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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.52, 10,008.08 and 4,108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.52, 10,008.08 and 4,108.50 is: 5,669.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.52 : 10,008.08 = 4,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.52/10,008.08 = 4,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.52x = 10,008.08 × 4,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.52x = 41,118,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,118,196.68/7,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.50

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