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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.28, 10,005.33 and 4,267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.28, 10,005.33 and 4,267.24 is: 5,887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.28 : 10,005.33 = 4,267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.28/10,005.33 = 4,267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.28x = 10,005.33 × 4,267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.28x = 42,695,144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,695,144.39/7,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.95

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