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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.99, 10,301.07 and 4,811.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.99, 10,301.07 and 4,811.26 is: 6,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.99 : 10,301.07 = 4,811.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.99/10,301.07 = 4,811.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.99x = 10,301.07 × 4,811.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.99x = 49,561,126.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,561,126.05/7,465.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,638.25

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