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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.72, 10,496.22 and 4,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.72, 10,496.22 and 4,265.96 is: 6,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.72 : 10,496.22 = 4,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.72/10,496.22 = 4,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.72x = 10,496.22 × 4,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.72x = 44,776,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,776,454.67/7,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.59

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