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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.88, 10,021.02 and 4,118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.88, 10,021.02 and 4,118.28 is: 5,683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.88 : 10,021.02 = 4,118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.88/10,021.02 = 4,118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.88x = 10,021.02 × 4,118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.88x = 41,269,366.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,269,366.25/7,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.01

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