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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.83, 10,006.47 and 4,269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.83, 10,006.47 and 4,269.69 is: 5,890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.83 : 10,006.47 = 4,269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.83/10,006.47 = 4,269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.83x = 10,006.47 × 4,269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.83x = 42,724,524.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,724,524.89/7,252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.74

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