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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.86, 10,029.90 and 4,911.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.86, 10,029.90 and 4,911.19 is: 6,779.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.86 : 10,029.90 = 4,911.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.86/10,029.90 = 4,911.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.86x = 10,029.90 × 4,911.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.86x = 49,258,744.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,258,744.58/7,265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.48

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