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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.59, 10,007.20 and 4,107.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.59, 10,007.20 and 4,107.78 is: 5,668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.59 : 10,007.20 = 4,107.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.59/10,007.20 = 4,107.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.59x = 10,007.20 × 4,107.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.59x = 41,107,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,107,305.44/7,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.73

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