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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.58, 10,875.07 and 4,474.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.58, 10,875.07 and 4,474.09 is: 6,709.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.58 : 10,875.07 = 4,474.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.58/10,875.07 = 4,474.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.58x = 10,875.07 × 4,474.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.58x = 48,656,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,656,041.94/7,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,709.72

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