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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.91, 10,004.67 and 4,265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.91, 10,004.67 and 4,265.06 is: 5,885.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.91 : 10,004.67 = 4,265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.91/10,004.67 = 4,265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.91x = 10,004.67 × 4,265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.91x = 42,670,517.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,670,517.83/7,249.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.66

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