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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.87, 10,008.38 and 4,268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.87, 10,008.38 and 4,268.44 is: 5,890.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.87 : 10,008.38 = 4,268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.87/10,008.38 = 4,268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.87x = 10,008.38 × 4,268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.87x = 42,720,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,720,155.18/7,251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.92

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