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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.37, 10,556.82 and 4,267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.37, 10,556.82 and 4,267.36 is: 6,397.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.37 : 10,556.82 = 4,267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.37/10,556.82 = 4,267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.37x = 10,556.82 × 4,267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.37x = 45,049,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,049,751.40/7,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.87

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