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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260.76, 10,018.32 and 4,746.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260.76, 10,018.32 and 4,746.55 is: 6,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260.76 : 10,018.32 = 4,746.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260.76/10,018.32 = 4,746.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260.76x = 10,018.32 × 4,746.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260.76x = 47,552,433.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,552,433.06/7,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,549.24

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