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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.47, 10,026.26 and 4,281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.47, 10,026.26 and 4,281.43 is: 5,908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.47 : 10,026.26 = 4,281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.47/10,026.26 = 4,281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.47x = 10,026.26 × 4,281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.47x = 42,926,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,926,708.94/7,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.32

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