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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.29, 10,006.99 and 4,107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.29, 10,006.99 and 4,107.48 is: 5,668.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.29 : 10,006.99 = 4,107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.29/10,006.99 = 4,107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.29x = 10,006.99 × 4,107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.29x = 41,103,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,103,501.02/7,251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.44

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