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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.72, 10,007.80 and 4,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.72, 10,007.80 and 4,595.44 is: 6,341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.72 : 10,007.80 = 4,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.72/10,007.80 = 4,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.72x = 10,007.80 × 4,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.72x = 45,990,244.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,990,244.43/7,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.10

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