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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.76, 10,015.72 and 4,112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.76, 10,015.72 and 4,112.96 is: 5,676.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.76 : 10,015.72 = 4,112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.76/10,015.72 = 4,112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.76x = 10,015.72 × 4,112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.76x = 41,194,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,194,255.73/7,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.67

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