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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.55, 10,013.14 and 4,422.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.55, 10,013.14 and 4,422.90 is: 6,103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.55 : 10,013.14 = 4,422.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.55/10,013.14 = 4,422.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.55x = 10,013.14 × 4,422.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.55x = 44,287,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,287,044.73/7,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.05

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