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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.78, 10,510.71 and 4,203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.78, 10,510.71 and 4,203.28 is: 6,289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.78 : 10,510.71 = 4,203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.78/10,510.71 = 4,203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.78x = 10,510.71 × 4,203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.78x = 44,179,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,179,457.13/7,024.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,289.09

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