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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.41, 10,011.11 and 4,268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.41, 10,011.11 and 4,268.37 is: 5,891.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.41 : 10,011.11 = 4,268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.41/10,011.11 = 4,268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.41x = 10,011.11 × 4,268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.41x = 42,731,121.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,731,121.59/7,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.99

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