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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.30, 10,027.16 and 4,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.30, 10,027.16 and 4,747.20 is: 6,550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.30 : 10,027.16 = 4,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.30/10,027.16 = 4,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.30x = 10,027.16 × 4,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.30x = 47,600,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,600,933.95/7,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.92

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