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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.01, 10,001.43 and 4,103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.01, 10,001.43 and 4,103.67 is: 5,663.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.01 : 10,001.43 = 4,103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.01/10,001.43 = 4,103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.01x = 10,001.43 × 4,103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.01x = 41,042,568.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,042,568.25/7,247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.38

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