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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.04, 10,019.94 and 4,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.04, 10,019.94 and 4,117.16 is: 5,681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.04 : 10,019.94 = 4,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.04/10,019.94 = 4,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.04x = 10,019.94 × 4,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.04x = 41,253,696.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,253,696.17/7,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.51

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