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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.49, 10,009.67 and 4,457.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.49, 10,009.67 and 4,457.13 is: 6,148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.49 : 10,009.67 = 4,457.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.49/10,009.67 = 4,457.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.49x = 10,009.67 × 4,457.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.49x = 44,614,400.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,614,400.45/7,256.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.21

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