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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.67, 10,004.92 and 4,064.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.67, 10,004.92 and 4,064.50 is: 5,607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.67 : 10,004.92 = 4,064.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.67/10,004.92 = 4,064.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.67x = 10,004.92 × 4,064.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.67x = 40,664,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,664,997.34/7,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.67

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