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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.98, 10,021.52 and 4,118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.98, 10,021.52 and 4,118.16 is: 5,683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.98 : 10,021.52 = 4,118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.98/10,021.52 = 4,118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.98x = 10,021.52 × 4,118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.98x = 41,270,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,270,202.21/7,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.05

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