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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.83, 10,021.50 and 4,117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.83, 10,021.50 and 4,117.98 is: 5,682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.83 : 10,021.50 = 4,117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.83/10,021.50 = 4,117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.83x = 10,021.50 × 4,117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.83x = 41,268,336.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,268,336.57/7,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.91

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