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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.84, 10,026.71 and 4,752.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.84, 10,026.71 and 4,752.65 is: 6,557.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.84 : 10,026.71 = 4,752.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.84/10,026.71 = 4,752.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.84x = 10,026.71 × 4,752.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.84x = 47,653,369.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,653,369.38/7,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,557.65

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