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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,286.40, 10,049.91 and 4,764.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,286.40, 10,049.91 and 4,764.47 is: 6,571.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,286.40 : 10,049.91 = 4,764.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,286.40/10,049.91 = 4,764.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,286.40x = 10,049.91 × 4,764.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,286.40x = 47,882,426.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,882,426.58/7,286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.48

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