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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.27, 10,023.50 and 4,748.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.27, 10,023.50 and 4,748.83 is: 6,551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.27 : 10,023.50 = 4,748.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.27/10,023.50 = 4,748.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.27x = 10,023.50 × 4,748.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.27x = 47,599,914.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,599,914.32/7,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.70

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