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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.41, 10,003.55 and 5,016.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.41, 10,003.55 and 5,016.39 is: 6,920.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.41 : 10,003.55 = 5,016.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.41/10,003.55 = 5,016.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.41x = 10,003.55 × 5,016.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.41x = 50,181,683.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,181,683.10/7,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.27

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