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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.19, 10,015.04 and 4,071.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.19, 10,015.04 and 4,071.19 is: 5,618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.19 : 10,015.04 = 4,071.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.19/10,015.04 = 4,071.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.19x = 10,015.04 × 4,071.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.19x = 40,773,141.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,773,141.64/7,257.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,618.31

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