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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.49, 10,014.06 and 4,112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.49, 10,014.06 and 4,112.28 is: 5,675.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.49 : 10,014.06 = 4,112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.49/10,014.06 = 4,112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.49x = 10,014.06 × 4,112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.49x = 41,180,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,180,618.66/7,255.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.79

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