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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.41, 10,005.39 and 4,266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.41, 10,005.39 and 4,266.43 is: 5,887.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.41 : 10,005.39 = 4,266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.41/10,005.39 = 4,266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.41x = 10,005.39 × 4,266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.41x = 42,687,296.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,687,296.06/7,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.57

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