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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.91, 10,007.60 and 4,065.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.91, 10,007.60 and 4,065.21 is: 5,609.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.91 : 10,007.60 = 4,065.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.91/10,007.60 = 4,065.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.91x = 10,007.60 × 4,065.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.91x = 40,683,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,683,005.76/7,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.97

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