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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.94, 10,014.06 and 4,069.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.94, 10,014.06 and 4,069.99 is: 5,616.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.94 : 10,014.06 = 4,069.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.94/10,014.06 = 4,069.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.94x = 10,014.06 × 4,069.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.94x = 40,757,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,757,124.06/7,256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.30

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