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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.80, 10,010.40 and 4,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.80, 10,010.40 and 4,271.20 is: 5,891.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.80 : 10,010.40 = 4,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.80/10,010.40 = 4,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.80x = 10,010.40 × 4,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.80x = 42,756,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,756,420.48/7,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.91

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