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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.97, 10,004.16 and 4,732.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.97, 10,004.16 and 4,732.92 is: 6,529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.97 : 10,004.16 = 4,732.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.97/10,004.16 = 4,732.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.97x = 10,004.16 × 4,732.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.97x = 47,348,888.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,348,888.95/7,251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.11

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