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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.87, 10,009.76 and 4,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.87, 10,009.76 and 4,269.44 is: 5,892.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.87 : 10,009.76 = 4,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.87/10,009.76 = 4,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.87x = 10,009.76 × 4,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.87x = 42,736,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,736,055.38/7,252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.30

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