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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.59, 10,015.02 and 4,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.59, 10,015.02 and 4,272.70 is: 5,896.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.59 : 10,015.02 = 4,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.59/10,015.02 = 4,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.59x = 10,015.02 × 4,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.59x = 42,791,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,791,157.68/7,256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,896.87

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