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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.79, 10,019.32 and 4,277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.79, 10,019.32 and 4,277.19 is: 5,900.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.79 : 10,019.32 = 4,277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.79/10,019.32 = 4,277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.79x = 10,019.32 × 4,277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.79x = 42,854,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,854,535.31/7,262.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,900.56

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