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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.24, 10,012.24 and 3,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.24, 10,012.24 and 3,943.24 is: 5,441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.24 : 10,012.24 = 3,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.24/10,012.24 = 3,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.24x = 10,012.24 × 3,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.24x = 39,480,665.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,480,665.26/7,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.68

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