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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.73, 10,007.39 and 4,267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.73, 10,007.39 and 4,267.57 is: 5,889.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.73 : 10,007.39 = 4,267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.73/10,007.39 = 4,267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.73x = 10,007.39 × 4,267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.73x = 42,707,216.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707,216.00/7,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.25

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