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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.62, 10,019.52 and 4,873.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.62, 10,019.52 and 4,873.82 is: 6,722.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.62 : 10,019.52 = 4,873.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.62/10,019.52 = 4,873.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.62x = 10,019.52 × 4,873.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.62x = 48,833,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,833,286.87/7,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,722.07

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