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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.72, 10,010.13 and 4,109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.72, 10,010.13 and 4,109.91 is: 5,671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.72 : 10,010.13 = 4,109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.72/10,010.13 = 4,109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.72x = 10,010.13 × 4,109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.72x = 41,140,703.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,140,703.56/7,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,671.67

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