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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.65, 10,022.58 and 4,744.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.65, 10,022.58 and 4,744.17 is: 6,547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.65 : 10,022.58 = 4,744.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.65/10,022.58 = 4,744.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.65x = 10,022.58 × 4,744.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.65x = 47,548,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,548,823.36/7,261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.94

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