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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.24, 10,012.10 and 4,111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.24, 10,012.10 and 4,111.96 is: 5,674.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.24 : 10,012.10 = 4,111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.24/10,012.10 = 4,111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.24x = 10,012.10 × 4,111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.24x = 41,169,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,169,354.72/7,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.43

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