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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.36, 10,002.18 and 4,266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.36, 10,002.18 and 4,266.44 is: 5,885.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.36 : 10,002.18 = 4,266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.36/10,002.18 = 4,266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.36x = 10,002.18 × 4,266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.36x = 42,673,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673,700.84/7,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.74

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