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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.72, 10,010.92 and 4,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.72, 10,010.92 and 4,270.08 is: 5,892.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.72 : 10,010.92 = 4,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.72/10,010.92 = 4,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.72x = 10,010.92 × 4,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.72x = 42,747,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,747,429.27/7,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.36

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