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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.39, 10,002.49 and 4,104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.39, 10,002.49 and 4,104.57 is: 5,664.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.39 : 10,002.49 = 4,104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.39/10,002.49 = 4,104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.39x = 10,002.49 × 4,104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.39x = 41,055,947.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055,947.63/7,248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.15

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