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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.13, 10,034.69 and 4,475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.13, 10,034.69 and 4,475.25 is: 6,178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.13 : 10,034.69 = 4,475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.13/10,034.69 = 4,475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.13x = 10,034.69 × 4,475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.13x = 44,907,724.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,907,724.05/7,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.72

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