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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.76, 10,007.30 and 4,065.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.76, 10,007.30 and 4,065.15 is: 5,609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.76 : 10,007.30 = 4,065.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.76/10,007.30 = 4,065.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.76x = 10,007.30 × 4,065.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.76x = 40,681,155.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,681,155.27/7,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.84

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