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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.72, 10,013.58 and 4,464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.72, 10,013.58 and 4,464.12 is: 6,159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.72 : 10,013.58 = 4,464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.72/10,013.58 = 4,464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.72x = 10,013.58 × 4,464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.72x = 44,701,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,701,822.75/7,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.21

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