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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.64, 10,014.40 and 4,112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.64, 10,014.40 and 4,112.96 is: 5,676.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.64 : 10,014.40 = 4,112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.64/10,014.40 = 4,112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.64x = 10,014.40 × 4,112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.64x = 41,188,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,188,826.62/7,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.02

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