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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.22, 10,014.03 and 4,274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.22, 10,014.03 and 4,274.91 is: 5,897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.22 : 10,014.03 = 4,274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.22/10,014.03 = 4,274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.22x = 10,014.03 × 4,274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.22x = 42,809,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,809,076.99/7,259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.20

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