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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.24, 10,018.18 and 4,745.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.24, 10,018.18 and 4,745.81 is: 6,546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.24 : 10,018.18 = 4,745.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.24/10,018.18 = 4,745.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.24x = 10,018.18 × 4,745.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.24x = 47,544,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,544,409.80/7,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.80

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