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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.20, 10,865.40 and 4,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.20, 10,865.40 and 4,322.80 is: 6,475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.20 : 10,865.40 = 4,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.20/10,865.40 = 4,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.20x = 10,865.40 × 4,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.20x = 46,968,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,968,951.12/7,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.62

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