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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.46, 10,017.99 and 4,115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.46, 10,017.99 and 4,115.67 is: 5,679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.46 : 10,017.99 = 4,115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.46/10,017.99 = 4,115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.46x = 10,017.99 × 4,115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.46x = 41,230,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230,740.90/7,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.59

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