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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.20, 11,295.90 and 4,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.20, 11,295.90 and 4,244.70 is: 6,371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.20 : 11,295.90 = 4,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.20/11,295.90 = 4,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.20x = 11,295.90 × 4,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.20x = 47,947,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,947,706.73/7,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,371.62

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