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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.03, 10,003.42 and 4,897.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.03, 10,003.42 and 4,897.07 is: 6,748.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.03 : 10,003.42 = 4,897.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.03/10,003.42 = 4,897.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.03x = 10,003.42 × 4,897.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.03x = 48,987,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,987,447.98/7,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,748.48

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