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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.82, 10,024.79 and 4,710.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.82, 10,024.79 and 4,710.51 is: 6,501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.82 : 10,024.79 = 4,710.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.82/10,024.79 = 4,710.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.82x = 10,024.79 × 4,710.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.82x = 47,221,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,221,849.99/7,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.86

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