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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.59, 10,038.47 and 4,884.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.59, 10,038.47 and 4,884.19 is: 6,743.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.59 : 10,038.47 = 4,884.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.59/10,038.47 = 4,884.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.59x = 10,038.47 × 4,884.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.59x = 49,029,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,029,794.79/7,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,743.58

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