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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.26, 10,051.96 and 4,903.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.26, 10,051.96 and 4,903.74 is: 6,769.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.26 : 10,051.96 = 4,903.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.26/10,051.96 = 4,903.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.26x = 10,051.96 × 4,903.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.26x = 49,292,198.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,292,198.33/7,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,769.73

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