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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.72, 10,005.04 and 4,593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.72, 10,005.04 and 4,593.44 is: 6,338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.72 : 10,005.04 = 4,593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.72/10,005.04 = 4,593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.72x = 10,005.04 × 4,593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.72x = 45,957,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,957,550.94/7,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,338.34

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