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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.59, 10,008.54 and 4,267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.59, 10,008.54 and 4,267.28 is: 5,889.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.59 : 10,008.54 = 4,267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.59/10,008.54 = 4,267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.59x = 10,008.54 × 4,267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.59x = 42,709,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,709,192.53/7,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.64

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