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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.38, 10,023.76 and 4,906.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.38, 10,023.76 and 4,906.71 is: 6,773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.38 : 10,023.76 = 4,906.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.38/10,023.76 = 4,906.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.38x = 10,023.76 × 4,906.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.38x = 49,183,683.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,183,683.43/7,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.32

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