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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.30, 10,011.94 and 4,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.30, 10,011.94 and 4,269 is: 5,892.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.30 : 10,011.94 = 4,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.30/10,011.94 = 4,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.30x = 10,011.94 × 4,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.30x = 42,740,971.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,740,971.86/7,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.62

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