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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.97, 10,005.31 and 5,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.97, 10,005.31 and 5,013.04 is: 6,916.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.97 : 10,005.31 = 5,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.97/10,005.31 = 5,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.97x = 10,005.31 × 5,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.97x = 50,157,019.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,157,019.24/7,251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.33

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