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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.59, 10,010.14 and 4,735.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.59, 10,010.14 and 4,735.65 is: 6,531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.59 : 10,010.14 = 4,735.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.59/10,010.14 = 4,735.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.59x = 10,010.14 × 4,735.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.59x = 47,404,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,519.49/7,257.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.72

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