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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.58, 10,020.74 and 4,744.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.58, 10,020.74 and 4,744.82 is: 6,545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.58 : 10,020.74 = 4,744.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.58/10,020.74 = 4,744.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.58x = 10,020.74 × 4,744.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.58x = 47,546,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,546,607.57/7,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,545.89

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