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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.13, 10,001.52 and 4,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.13, 10,001.52 and 4,060.68 is: 5,604.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.13 : 10,001.52 = 4,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.13/10,001.52 = 4,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.13x = 10,001.52 × 4,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.13x = 40,612,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,612,972.23/7,247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.01

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