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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.72, 10,012.14 and 4,111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.72, 10,012.14 and 4,111.92 is: 5,674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.72 : 10,012.14 = 4,111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.72/10,012.14 = 4,111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.72x = 10,012.14 × 4,111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.72x = 41,169,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,169,118.71/7,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.80

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