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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.24, 10,069.50 and 4,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.24, 10,069.50 and 4,502.20 is: 6,212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.24 : 10,069.50 = 4,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.24/10,069.50 = 4,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.24x = 10,069.50 × 4,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.24x = 45,334,902.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,334,902.90/7,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,212.61

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