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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.43, 10,010.32 and 4,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.43, 10,010.32 and 4,269.24 is: 5,892.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.43 : 10,010.32 = 4,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.43/10,010.32 = 4,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.43x = 10,010.32 × 4,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.43x = 42,736,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,736,447.88/7,252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.71

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