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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.72, 10,284.98 and 4,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.72, 10,284.98 and 4,095.74 is: 5,652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.72 : 10,284.98 = 4,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.72/10,284.98 = 4,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.72x = 10,284.98 × 4,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.72x = 42,124,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,124,609.22/7,452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.25

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