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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.84, 10,012.50 and 4,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.84, 10,012.50 and 4,423.80 is: 6,105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.84 : 10,012.50 = 4,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.84/10,012.50 = 4,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.84x = 10,012.50 × 4,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.84x = 44,293,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,293,297.50/7,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.34

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