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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.62, 10,072.22 and 4,748.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.62, 10,072.22 and 4,748.56 is: 6,553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.62 : 10,072.22 = 4,748.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.62/10,072.22 = 4,748.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.62x = 10,072.22 × 4,748.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.62x = 47,828,492.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,828,492.08/7,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.99

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