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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.72, 10,861.06 and 4,323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.72, 10,861.06 and 4,323.98 is: 6,476.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.72 : 10,861.06 = 4,323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.72/10,861.06 = 4,323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.72x = 10,861.06 × 4,323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.72x = 46,963,006.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,963,006.22/7,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.12

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