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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.49, 10,005.06 and 4,020.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.49, 10,005.06 and 4,020.40 is: 5,547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.49 : 10,005.06 = 4,020.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.49/10,005.06 = 4,020.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.49x = 10,005.06 × 4,020.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.49x = 40,224,273.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,224,273.10/7,250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.80

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