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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.22, 10,005.73 and 4,593.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.22, 10,005.73 and 4,593.94 is: 6,339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.22 : 10,005.73 = 4,593.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.22/10,005.73 = 4,593.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.22x = 10,005.73 × 4,593.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.22x = 45,965,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,965,723.28/7,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,339.03

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