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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260.03, 10,018.49 and 4,117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260.03, 10,018.49 and 4,117.23 is: 5,681.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260.03 : 10,018.49 = 4,117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260.03/10,018.49 = 4,117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260.03x = 10,018.49 × 4,117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260.03x = 41,248,407.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,248,407.00/7,260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.58

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