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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.38, 10,021.19 and 4,118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.38, 10,021.19 and 4,118.18 is: 5,683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.38 : 10,021.19 = 4,118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.38/10,021.19 = 4,118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.38x = 10,021.19 × 4,118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.38x = 41,268,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,268,993.54/7,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.35

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