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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.96, 10,027.70 and 4,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.96, 10,027.70 and 4,282.52 is: 5,911.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.96 : 10,027.70 = 4,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.96/10,027.70 = 4,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.96x = 10,027.70 × 4,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.96x = 42,943,825.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,943,825.80/7,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.09

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