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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.46, 10,021.32 and 4,118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.46, 10,021.32 and 4,118.04 is: 5,682.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.46 : 10,021.32 = 4,118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.46/10,021.32 = 4,118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.46x = 10,021.32 × 4,118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.46x = 41,268,196.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,268,196.61/7,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.40

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