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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.23, 10,011.66 and 4,068.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.23, 10,011.66 and 4,068.38 is: 5,614.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.23 : 10,011.66 = 4,068.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.23/10,011.66 = 4,068.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.23x = 10,011.66 × 4,068.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.23x = 40,731,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,731,237.31/7,254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.83

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