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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.80, 10,007.40 and 4,108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.80, 10,007.40 and 4,108.10 is: 5,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.80 : 10,007.40 = 4,108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.80/10,007.40 = 4,108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.80x = 10,007.40 × 4,108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.80x = 41,111,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,111,399.94/7,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.13

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