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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.24, 10,035.82 and 4,757.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.24, 10,035.82 and 4,757.79 is: 6,564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.24 : 10,035.82 = 4,757.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.24/10,035.82 = 4,757.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.24x = 10,035.82 × 4,757.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.24x = 47,748,324.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748,324.55/7,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,564.03

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