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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.86, 10,002.50 and 4,523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.86, 10,002.50 and 4,523.14 is: 6,239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.86 : 10,002.50 = 4,523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.86/10,002.50 = 4,523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.86x = 10,002.50 × 4,523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.86x = 45,242,660.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,242,660.23/7,250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,239.63

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