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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.71, 10,027.44 and 4,281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.71, 10,027.44 and 4,281.51 is: 5,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.71 : 10,027.44 = 4,281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.71/10,027.44 = 4,281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.71x = 10,027.44 × 4,281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.71x = 42,932,584.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,932,584.63/7,264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.75

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