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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.48, 10,005.96 and 4,267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.48, 10,005.96 and 4,267.36 is: 5,887.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.48 : 10,005.96 = 4,267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.48/10,005.96 = 4,267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.48x = 10,005.96 × 4,267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.48x = 42,699,033.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,699,033.47/7,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.51

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