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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.82, 10,887.94 and 4,134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.82, 10,887.94 and 4,134.90 is: 6,203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.82 : 10,887.94 = 4,134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.82/10,887.94 = 4,134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.82x = 10,887.94 × 4,134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.82x = 45,020,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,020,543.11/7,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,203.89

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