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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.83, 10,552.28 and 4,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.83, 10,552.28 and 4,252.80 is: 6,388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.83 : 10,552.28 = 4,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.83/10,552.28 = 4,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.83x = 10,552.28 × 4,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.83x = 44,876,754.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,876,754.69/7,024.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.31

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