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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.54, 10,072.50 and 4,781.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.54, 10,072.50 and 4,781.30 is: 6,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.54 : 10,072.50 = 4,781.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.54/10,072.50 = 4,781.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.54x = 10,072.50 × 4,781.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.54x = 48,159,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,159,644.25/7,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.24

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