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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.75, 10,008.63 and 4,107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.75, 10,008.63 and 4,107.33 is: 5,668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.75 : 10,008.63 = 4,107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.75/10,008.63 = 4,107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.75x = 10,008.63 × 4,107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.75x = 41,108,746.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,108,746.26/7,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.80

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