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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.54, 10,005.84 and 4,418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.54, 10,005.84 and 4,418.74 is: 6,096.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.54 : 10,005.84 = 4,418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.54/10,005.84 = 4,418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.54x = 10,005.84 × 4,418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.54x = 44,213,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,213,205.44/7,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.24

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