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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.16, 10,005.60 and 4,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.16, 10,005.60 and 4,064.96 is: 5,608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.16 : 10,005.60 = 4,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.16/10,005.60 = 4,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.16x = 10,005.60 × 4,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.16x = 40,672,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,672,363.78/7,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.31

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