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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.55, 10,021.75 and 4,745.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.55, 10,021.75 and 4,745.99 is: 6,547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.55 : 10,021.75 = 4,745.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.55/10,021.75 = 4,745.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.55x = 10,021.75 × 4,745.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.55x = 47,563,125.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,563,125.28/7,264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.29

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