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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.26, 10,012.53 and 5,019.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.26, 10,012.53 and 5,019.24 is: 6,921.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.26 : 10,012.53 = 5,019.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.26/10,012.53 = 5,019.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.26x = 10,012.53 × 5,019.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.26x = 50,255,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,255,343.94/7,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.02

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