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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.37, 10,011.84 and 4,270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.37, 10,011.84 and 4,270.95 is: 5,894.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.37 : 10,011.84 = 4,270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.37/10,011.84 = 4,270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.37x = 10,011.84 × 4,270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.37x = 42,760,068.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,760,068.05/7,254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,894.39

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