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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.72, 10,011.84 and 4,069.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.72, 10,011.84 and 4,069.47 is: 5,614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.72 : 10,011.84 = 4,069.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.72/10,011.84 = 4,069.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.72x = 10,011.84 × 4,069.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.72x = 40,742,882.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,742,882.52/7,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.51

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