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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.32, 10,013.82 and 4,740.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.32, 10,013.82 and 4,740.60 is: 6,537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.32 : 10,013.82 = 4,740.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.32/10,013.82 = 4,740.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.32x = 10,013.82 × 4,740.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.32x = 47,471,515.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,471,515.09/7,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.59

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