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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.36, 10,012.98 and 4,111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.36, 10,012.98 and 4,111.75 is: 5,674.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.36 : 10,012.98 = 4,111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.36/10,012.98 = 4,111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.36x = 10,012.98 × 4,111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.36x = 41,170,870.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,170,870.52/7,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.55

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