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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.69, 10,003.70 and 4,104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.69, 10,003.70 and 4,104.88 is: 5,665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.69 : 10,003.70 = 4,104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.69/10,003.70 = 4,104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.69x = 10,003.70 × 4,104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.69x = 41,063,973.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,063,973.31/7,248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.02

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