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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.24, 10,003.08 and 4,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.24, 10,003.08 and 4,104.72 is: 5,664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.24 : 10,003.08 = 4,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.24/10,003.08 = 4,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.24x = 10,003.08 × 4,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.24x = 41,059,842.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,059,842.54/7,248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.80

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