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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.27, 10,262.52 and 4,913.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.27, 10,262.52 and 4,913.95 is: 6,781.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.27 : 10,262.52 = 4,913.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.27/10,262.52 = 4,913.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.27x = 10,262.52 × 4,913.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.27x = 50,429,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,429,560.86/7,436.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,781.57

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