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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.54, 10,009.38 and 4,108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.54, 10,009.38 and 4,108.12 is: 5,669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.54 : 10,009.38 = 4,108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.54/10,009.38 = 4,108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.54x = 10,009.38 × 4,108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.54x = 41,119,734.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,119,734.17/7,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.70

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