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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,401.03, 10,217.98 and 4,753.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,401.03, 10,217.98 and 4,753.11 is: 6,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,401.03 : 10,217.98 = 4,753.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,401.03/10,217.98 = 4,753.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,401.03x = 10,217.98 × 4,753.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,401.03x = 48,567,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,567,157.37/7,401.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.21

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