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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.18, 10,006.56 and 4,107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.18, 10,006.56 and 4,107.39 is: 5,668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.18 : 10,006.56 = 4,107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.18/10,006.56 = 4,107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.18x = 10,006.56 × 4,107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.18x = 41,100,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,100,844.48/7,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.16

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