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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.98, 10,006.68 and 5,014.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.98, 10,006.68 and 5,014.05 is: 6,917.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.98 : 10,006.68 = 5,014.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.98/10,006.68 = 5,014.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.98x = 10,006.68 × 5,014.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.98x = 50,173,993.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,173,993.85/7,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.71

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