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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.65, 10,013.19 and 4,422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.65, 10,013.19 and 4,422.60 is: 6,103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.65 : 10,013.19 = 4,422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.65/10,013.19 = 4,422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.65x = 10,013.19 × 4,422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.65x = 44,284,334.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,284,334.09/7,255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.43

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