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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.04, 10,005.72 and 4,456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.04, 10,005.72 and 4,456.48 is: 6,149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.04 : 10,005.72 = 4,456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.04/10,005.72 = 4,456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.04x = 10,005.72 × 4,456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.04x = 44,590,291.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,590,291.07/7,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,149.50

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