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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.24, 10,038.58 and 4,759.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.24, 10,038.58 and 4,759.79 is: 6,566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.24 : 10,038.58 = 4,759.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.24/10,038.58 = 4,759.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.24x = 10,038.58 × 4,759.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.24x = 47,781,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,781,532.70/7,276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.79

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