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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.05, 10,007.33 and 4,266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.05, 10,007.33 and 4,266.74 is: 5,888.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.05 : 10,007.33 = 4,266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.05/10,007.33 = 4,266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.05x = 10,007.33 × 4,266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.05x = 42,698,603.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,698,603.83/7,251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.61

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