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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.62, 10,023.66 and 4,876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.62, 10,023.66 and 4,876.82 is: 6,726.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.62 : 10,023.66 = 4,876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.62/10,023.66 = 4,876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.62x = 10,023.66 × 4,876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.62x = 48,883,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,883,535.44/7,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.21

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