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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.51, 10,006.41 and 4,064.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.51, 10,006.41 and 4,064.35 is: 5,609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.51 : 10,006.41 = 4,064.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.51/10,006.41 = 4,064.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.51x = 10,006.41 × 4,064.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.51x = 40,669,482.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,669,482.13/7,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.19

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