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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.56, 10,037.52 and 4,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.56, 10,037.52 and 4,849.80 is: 6,695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.56 : 10,037.52 = 4,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.56/10,037.52 = 4,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.56x = 10,037.52 × 4,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.56x = 48,679,964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,679,964.50/7,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,695.49

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