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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.22, 10,007.71 and 4,065.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.22, 10,007.71 and 4,065.13 is: 5,609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.22 : 10,007.71 = 4,065.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.22/10,007.71 = 4,065.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.22x = 10,007.71 × 4,065.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.22x = 40,682,642.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,682,642.15/7,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.68

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