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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.03, 10,021.59 and 4,748.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.03, 10,021.59 and 4,748.34 is: 6,552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.03 : 10,021.59 = 4,748.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.03/10,021.59 = 4,748.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.03x = 10,021.59 × 4,748.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.03x = 47,585,916.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,585,916.66/7,262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.71

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