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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.47, 10,017.83 and 4,115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.47, 10,017.83 and 4,115.66 is: 5,679.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.47 : 10,017.83 = 4,115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.47/10,017.83 = 4,115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.47x = 10,017.83 × 4,115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.47x = 41,229,975.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,229,975.62/7,259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.47

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