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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.92, 10,014.40 and 4,113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.92, 10,014.40 and 4,113.04 is: 5,675.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.92 : 10,014.40 = 4,113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.92/10,014.40 = 4,113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.92x = 10,014.40 × 4,113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.92x = 41,189,627.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,189,627.78/7,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.91

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