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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.88, 10,012.41 and 5,570.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.88, 10,012.41 and 5,570.28 is: 7,690.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.88 : 10,012.41 = 5,570.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.88/10,012.41 = 5,570.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.88x = 10,012.41 × 5,570.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.88x = 55,771,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,771,927.17/7,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,690.69

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