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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.26, 10,006.54 and 4,267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.26, 10,006.54 and 4,267.27 is: 5,888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.26 : 10,006.54 = 4,267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.26/10,006.54 = 4,267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.26x = 10,006.54 × 4,267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.26x = 42,700,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,700,553.50/7,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.71

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