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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.60, 10,041.69 and 4,762.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.60, 10,041.69 and 4,762.93 is: 6,572.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.60 : 10,041.69 = 4,762.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.60/10,041.69 = 4,762.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.60x = 10,041.69 × 4,762.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.60x = 47,827,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,827,866.55/7,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.83

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