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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.04, 10,021.32 and 4,118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.04, 10,021.32 and 4,118.16 is: 5,682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.04 : 10,021.32 = 4,118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.04/10,021.32 = 4,118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.04x = 10,021.32 × 4,118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.04x = 41,269,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,269,399.17/7,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.89

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