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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.09, 10,011.99 and 4,269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.09, 10,011.99 and 4,269.78 is: 5,893.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.09 : 10,011.99 = 4,269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.09/10,011.99 = 4,269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.09x = 10,011.99 × 4,269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.09x = 42,748,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,748,994.66/7,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,893.09

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