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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.50, 10,019.33 and 4,117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.50, 10,019.33 and 4,117.51 is: 5,682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.50 : 10,019.33 = 4,117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.50/10,019.33 = 4,117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.50x = 10,019.33 × 4,117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.50x = 41,254,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,254,691.47/7,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.86

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