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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.05, 10,014.33 and 4,112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.05, 10,014.33 and 4,112.44 is: 5,675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.05 : 10,014.33 = 4,112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.05/10,014.33 = 4,112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.05x = 10,014.33 × 4,112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.05x = 41,183,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,183,321.65/7,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.72

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