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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.48, 10,030.98 and 5,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.48, 10,030.98 and 5,034.94 is: 6,940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.48 : 10,030.98 = 5,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.48/10,030.98 = 5,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.48x = 10,030.98 × 5,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.48x = 50,505,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,505,382.44/7,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.91

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