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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.17, 10,003.23 and 4,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.17, 10,003.23 and 4,265.10 is: 5,883.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.17 : 10,003.23 = 4,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.17/10,003.23 = 4,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.17x = 10,003.23 × 4,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.17x = 42,664,776.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,664,776.27/7,251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,883.85

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