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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.28, 10,752.84 and 4,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.28, 10,752.84 and 4,251.56 is: 6,374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.28 : 10,752.84 = 4,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.28/10,752.84 = 4,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.28x = 10,752.84 × 4,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.28x = 45,716,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,716,344.43/7,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.92

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