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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.96, 10,001.68 and 4,103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.96, 10,001.68 and 4,103.12 is: 5,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.96 : 10,001.68 = 4,103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.96/10,001.68 = 4,103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.96x = 10,001.68 × 4,103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.96x = 41,038,093.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,038,093.24/7,246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.80

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