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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.17, 10,727.82 and 4,248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.17, 10,727.82 and 4,248.95 is: 6,373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.17 : 10,727.82 = 4,248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.17/10,727.82 = 4,248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.17x = 10,727.82 × 4,248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.17x = 45,581,917.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,581,917.15/7,152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,373.16

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