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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.36, 10,020.66 and 4,117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.36, 10,020.66 and 4,117.54 is: 5,682.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.36 : 10,020.66 = 4,117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.36/10,020.66 = 4,117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.36x = 10,020.66 × 4,117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.36x = 41,260,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,260,468.38/7,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.20

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