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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.60, 10,034.79 and 4,757.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.60, 10,034.79 and 4,757.93 is: 6,565.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.60 : 10,034.79 = 4,757.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.60/10,034.79 = 4,757.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.60x = 10,034.79 × 4,757.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.60x = 47,744,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,744,828.38/7,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,565.93

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