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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.92, 10,004.70 and 4,106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.92, 10,004.70 and 4,106.04 is: 5,666.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.92 : 10,004.70 = 4,106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.92/10,004.70 = 4,106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.92x = 10,004.70 × 4,106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.92x = 41,079,698.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,079,698.39/7,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,666.23

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