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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.24, 10,015.89 and 4,114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.24, 10,015.89 and 4,114.52 is: 5,679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.24 : 10,015.89 = 4,114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.24/10,015.89 = 4,114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.24x = 10,015.89 × 4,114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.24x = 41,210,579.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,210,579.72/7,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.33

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