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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.20, 10,021.26 and 4,117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.20, 10,021.26 and 4,117.78 is: 5,682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.20 : 10,021.26 = 4,117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.20/10,021.26 = 4,117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.20x = 10,021.26 × 4,117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.20x = 41,265,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,265,344.00/7,262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.21

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