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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.38, 10,026.03 and 4,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.38, 10,026.03 and 4,281.40 is: 5,908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.38 : 10,026.03 = 4,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.38/10,026.03 = 4,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.38x = 10,026.03 × 4,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.38x = 42,925,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,925,444.84/7,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.22

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