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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260.58, 10,016.60 and 4,741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260.58, 10,016.60 and 4,741.82 is: 6,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260.58 : 10,016.60 = 4,741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260.58/10,016.60 = 4,741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260.58x = 10,016.60 × 4,741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260.58x = 47,496,914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,496,914.21/7,260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.75

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