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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.63, 10,014.15 and 3,944.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.63, 10,014.15 and 3,944.63 is: 5,443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.63 : 10,014.15 = 3,944.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.63/10,014.15 = 3,944.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.63x = 10,014.15 × 3,944.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.63x = 39,502,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,502,066.44/7,256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.59

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