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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.04, 10,013.50 and 3,944.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.04, 10,013.50 and 3,944.04 is: 5,442.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.04 : 10,013.50 = 3,944.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.04/10,013.50 = 3,944.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.04x = 10,013.50 × 3,944.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.04x = 39,493,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,493,644.54/7,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442.86

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