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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.76, 10,008.24 and 4,108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.76, 10,008.24 and 4,108.16 is: 5,668.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.76 : 10,008.24 = 4,108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.76/10,008.24 = 4,108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.76x = 10,008.24 × 4,108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.76x = 41,115,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,115,451.24/7,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.94

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