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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.39, 10,027.08 and 4,079.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.39, 10,027.08 and 4,079.21 is: 5,629.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.39 : 10,027.08 = 4,079.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.39/10,027.08 = 4,079.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.39x = 10,027.08 × 4,079.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.39x = 40,902,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,902,514.87/7,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.78

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