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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.24, 10,565.32 and 4,269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.24, 10,565.32 and 4,269.48 is: 6,397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.24 : 10,565.32 = 4,269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.24/10,565.32 = 4,269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.24x = 10,565.32 × 4,269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.24x = 45,108,438.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,108,438.17/7,051.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.24

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