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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.65, 10,007.87 and 4,269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.65, 10,007.87 and 4,269.42 is: 5,891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.65 : 10,007.87 = 4,269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.65/10,007.87 = 4,269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.65x = 10,007.87 × 4,269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.65x = 42,727,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,727,778.99/7,252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.33

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