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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.03, 10,548.36 and 4,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.03, 10,548.36 and 4,267.40 is: 6,394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.03 : 10,548.36 = 4,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.03/10,548.36 = 4,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.03x = 10,548.36 × 4,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.03x = 45,014,018.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,014,018.72/7,040.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,394.01

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