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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.21, 10,904.49 and 5,632.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.21, 10,904.49 and 5,632.25 is: 8,453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.21 : 10,904.49 = 5,632.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.21/10,904.49 = 5,632.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.21x = 10,904.49 × 5,632.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.21x = 61,416,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,416,759.28/7,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,453.55

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