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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.22, 10,004.46 and 4,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.22, 10,004.46 and 4,265.40 is: 5,885.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.22 : 10,004.46 = 4,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.22/10,004.46 = 4,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.22x = 10,004.46 × 4,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.22x = 42,673,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673,023.68/7,250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.76

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