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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.65, 10,014.57 and 4,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.65, 10,014.57 and 4,423.60 is: 6,104.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.65 : 10,014.57 = 4,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.65/10,014.57 = 4,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.65x = 10,014.57 × 4,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.65x = 44,300,451.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,300,451.85/7,256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,104.81

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