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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.02, 10,024.08 and 4,120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.02, 10,024.08 and 4,120.14 is: 5,685.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.02 : 10,024.08 = 4,120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.02/10,024.08 = 4,120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.02x = 10,024.08 × 4,120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.02x = 41,300,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,300,612.97/7,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,685.64

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