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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.02, 10,019.94 and 4,117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.02, 10,019.94 and 4,117.14 is: 5,681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.02 : 10,019.94 = 4,117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.02/10,019.94 = 4,117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.02x = 10,019.94 × 4,117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.02x = 41,253,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,253,495.77/7,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.50

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