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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.48, 10,020.84 and 4,117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.48, 10,020.84 and 4,117.67 is: 5,682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.48 : 10,020.84 = 4,117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.48/10,020.84 = 4,117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.48x = 10,020.84 × 4,117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.48x = 41,262,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,262,512.24/7,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.38

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