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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.37, 10,013.22 and 4,271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.37, 10,013.22 and 4,271.95 is: 5,895.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.37 : 10,013.22 = 4,271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.37/10,013.22 = 4,271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.37x = 10,013.22 × 4,271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.37x = 42,775,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,775,975.18/7,255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.77

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