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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.04, 10,012.12 and 3,943.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.04, 10,012.12 and 3,943.04 is: 5,441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.04 : 10,012.12 = 3,943.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.04/10,012.12 = 3,943.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.04x = 10,012.12 × 3,943.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.04x = 39,478,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,478,189.64/7,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.48

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