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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.26, 10,003.59 and 4,105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.26, 10,003.59 and 4,105.38 is: 5,665.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.26 : 10,003.59 = 4,105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.26/10,003.59 = 4,105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.26x = 10,003.59 × 4,105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.26x = 41,068,538.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,068,538.31/7,249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.20

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