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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.71, 10,021.96 and 4,279.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.71, 10,021.96 and 4,279.11 is: 5,903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.71 : 10,021.96 = 4,279.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.71/10,021.96 = 4,279.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.71x = 10,021.96 × 4,279.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.71x = 42,885,069.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885,069.26/7,264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.21

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