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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.60, 10,013.52 and 4,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.60, 10,013.52 and 4,112.60 is: 5,675.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.60 : 10,013.52 = 4,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.60/10,013.52 = 4,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.60x = 10,013.52 × 4,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.60x = 41,181,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,181,602.35/7,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.05

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