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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263, 10,024.16 and 4,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263, 10,024.16 and 4,121 is: 5,687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263 : 10,024.16 = 4,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263/10,024.16 = 4,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263x = 10,024.16 × 4,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263x = 41,309,563.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,309,563.36/7,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.67

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