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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.64, 10,010.52 and 4,460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.64, 10,010.52 and 4,460.48 is: 6,156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.64 : 10,010.52 = 4,460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.64/10,010.52 = 4,460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.64x = 10,010.52 × 4,460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.64x = 44,651,724.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,651,724.25/7,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.62

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