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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.49, 10,008.29 and 4,456.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.49, 10,008.29 and 4,456.13 is: 6,146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.49 : 10,008.29 = 4,456.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.49/10,008.29 = 4,456.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.49x = 10,008.29 × 4,456.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.49x = 44,598,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,598,202.42/7,255.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.83

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