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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.06, 10,044.78 and 4,898.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.06, 10,044.78 and 4,898.54 is: 6,762.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.06 : 10,044.78 = 4,898.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.06/10,044.78 = 4,898.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.06x = 10,044.78 × 4,898.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.06x = 49,204,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,204,756.62/7,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.56

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