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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.67, 10,021.11 and 4,277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.67, 10,021.11 and 4,277.54 is: 5,903.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.67 : 10,021.11 = 4,277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.67/10,021.11 = 4,277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.67x = 10,021.11 × 4,277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.67x = 42,865,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,865,698.87/7,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.01

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