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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.06, 10,021.19 and 4,277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.06, 10,021.19 and 4,277.32 is: 5,902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.06 : 10,021.19 = 4,277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.06/10,021.19 = 4,277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.06x = 10,021.19 × 4,277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.06x = 42,863,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,863,789.97/7,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.43

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