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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.96, 10,002.96 and 4,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.96, 10,002.96 and 4,105.44 is: 5,665.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.96 : 10,002.96 = 4,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.96/10,002.96 = 4,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.96x = 10,002.96 × 4,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.96x = 41,066,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,066,552.10/7,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.16

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