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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.33, 10,021.73 and 4,118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.33, 10,021.73 and 4,118.45 is: 5,683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.33 : 10,021.73 = 4,118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.33/10,021.73 = 4,118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.33x = 10,021.73 × 4,118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.33x = 41,273,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,273,923.22/7,262.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.29

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