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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.20, 10,017.92 and 4,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.20, 10,017.92 and 4,115.52 is: 5,679.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.20 : 10,017.92 = 4,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.20/10,017.92 = 4,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.20x = 10,017.92 × 4,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.20x = 41,228,950.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,228,950.12/7,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.54

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