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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.92, 10,013.82 and 4,112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.92, 10,013.82 and 4,112.56 is: 5,674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.92 : 10,013.82 = 4,112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.92/10,013.82 = 4,112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.92x = 10,013.82 × 4,112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.92x = 41,182,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,182,435.58/7,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.92

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