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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.23, 10,877.52 and 4,170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.23, 10,877.52 and 4,170.07 is: 6,256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.23 : 10,877.52 = 4,170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.23/10,877.52 = 4,170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.23x = 10,877.52 × 4,170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.23x = 45,360,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,360,019.83/7,250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.36

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