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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.74, 10,022.04 and 4,118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.74, 10,022.04 and 4,118.50 is: 5,684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.74 : 10,022.04 = 4,118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.74/10,022.04 = 4,118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.74x = 10,022.04 × 4,118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.74x = 41,275,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,275,771.74/7,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.01

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