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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.06, 10,005.96 and 4,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.06, 10,005.96 and 4,265.76 is: 5,887.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.06 : 10,005.96 = 4,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.06/10,005.96 = 4,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.06x = 10,005.96 × 4,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.06x = 42,683,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,683,023.93/7,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.26

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