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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.40, 10,007.97 and 4,108.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.40, 10,007.97 and 4,108.61 is: 5,669.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.40 : 10,007.97 = 4,108.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.40/10,007.97 = 4,108.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.40x = 10,007.97 × 4,108.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.40x = 41,118,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,118,845.62/7,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.69

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