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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.41, 10,005.36 and 4,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.41, 10,005.36 and 4,265.56 is: 5,886.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.41 : 10,005.36 = 4,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.41/10,005.36 = 4,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.41x = 10,005.36 × 4,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.41x = 42,678,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,678,463.40/7,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.35

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