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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.34, 10,006.83 and 4,064.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.34, 10,006.83 and 4,064.64 is: 5,609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.34 : 10,006.83 = 4,064.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.34/10,006.83 = 4,064.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.34x = 10,006.83 × 4,064.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.34x = 40,674,183.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,674,183.77/7,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.19

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