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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.40, 10,885.20 and 5,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.40, 10,885.20 and 5,615.20 is: 8,429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.40 : 10,885.20 = 5,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.40/10,885.20 = 5,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.40x = 10,885.20 × 5,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.40x = 61,122,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,122,575.04/7,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,429.07

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