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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.01, 10,013.89 and 4,741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.01, 10,013.89 and 4,741.93 is: 6,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.01 : 10,013.89 = 4,741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.01/10,013.89 = 4,741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.01x = 10,013.89 × 4,741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.01x = 47,485,165.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,485,165.41/7,259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.55

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