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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.72, 10,005.26 and 4,225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.72, 10,005.26 and 4,225.37 is: 5,830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.72 : 10,005.26 = 4,225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.72/10,005.26 = 4,225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.72x = 10,005.26 × 4,225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.72x = 42,275,854.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,275,854.29/7,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.58

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