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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.57, 10,012.88 and 4,111.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.57, 10,012.88 and 4,111.73 is: 5,674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.57 : 10,012.88 = 4,111.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.57/10,012.88 = 4,111.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.57x = 10,012.88 × 4,111.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.57x = 41,170,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,170,259.08/7,255.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.30

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