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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.36, 10,030.59 and 4,911.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.36, 10,030.59 and 4,911.69 is: 6,780.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.36 : 10,030.59 = 4,911.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.36/10,030.59 = 4,911.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.36x = 10,030.59 × 4,911.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.36x = 49,267,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,267,148.60/7,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.17

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