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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.04, 10,017.60 and 4,708.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.04, 10,017.60 and 4,708.78 is: 6,495.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.04 : 10,017.60 = 4,708.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.04/10,017.60 = 4,708.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.04x = 10,017.60 × 4,708.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.04x = 47,170,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,170,674.53/7,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.51

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