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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.65, 10,005.56 and 4,106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.65, 10,005.56 and 4,106.86 is: 5,667.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.65 : 10,005.56 = 4,106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.65/10,005.56 = 4,106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.65x = 10,005.56 × 4,106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.65x = 41,091,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,091,403.99/7,250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,667.27

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