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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.61, 10,263.33 and 4,750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.61, 10,263.33 and 4,750.30 is: 6,555.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.61 : 10,263.33 = 4,750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.61/10,263.33 = 4,750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.61x = 10,263.33 × 4,750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.61x = 48,753,909.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,753,909.33/7,436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.93

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