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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.99, 10,015.55 and 4,114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.99, 10,015.55 and 4,114.27 is: 5,678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.99 : 10,015.55 = 4,114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.99/10,015.55 = 4,114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.99x = 10,015.55 × 4,114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.99x = 41,206,676.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,206,676.90/7,255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,678.99

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