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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.42, 10,012.01 and 4,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.42, 10,012.01 and 4,110 is: 5,672.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.42 : 10,012.01 = 4,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.42/10,012.01 = 4,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.42x = 10,012.01 × 4,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.42x = 41,149,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149,361.10/7,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,672.32

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