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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.04, 10,006.18 and 4,899.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.04, 10,006.18 and 4,899.08 is: 6,751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.04 : 10,006.18 = 4,899.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.04/10,006.18 = 4,899.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.04x = 10,006.18 × 4,899.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.04x = 49,021,076.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,021,076.31/7,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,751.25

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