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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.44, 10,017.61 and 4,029.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.44, 10,017.61 and 4,029.09 is: 5,559.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.44 : 10,017.61 = 4,029.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.44/10,017.61 = 4,029.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.44x = 10,017.61 × 4,029.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.44x = 40,361,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,361,884.36/7,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.91

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