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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.40, 10,007.40 and 4,599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.40, 10,007.40 and 4,599.92 is: 6,347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.40 : 10,007.40 = 4,599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.40/10,007.40 = 4,599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.40x = 10,007.40 × 4,599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.40x = 46,033,239.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,033,239.41/7,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,347.31

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