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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.40, 10,001.70 and 4,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.40, 10,001.70 and 4,103.40 is: 5,662.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.40 : 10,001.70 = 4,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.40/10,001.70 = 4,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.40x = 10,001.70 × 4,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.40x = 41,040,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,040,975.78/7,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.86

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