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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.52, 10,011.87 and 4,069.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.52, 10,011.87 and 4,069.53 is: 5,614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.52 : 10,011.87 = 4,069.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.52/10,011.87 = 4,069.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.52x = 10,011.87 × 4,069.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.52x = 40,743,605.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,743,605.32/7,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.76

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