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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260.67, 10,016.03 and 4,744.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260.67, 10,016.03 and 4,744.25 is: 6,544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260.67 : 10,016.03 = 4,744.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260.67/10,016.03 = 4,744.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260.67x = 10,016.03 × 4,744.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260.67x = 47,518,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,518,550.33/7,260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.65

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