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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.56, 10,027.38 and 4,122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.56, 10,027.38 and 4,122.76 is: 5,689.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.56 : 10,027.38 = 4,122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.56/10,027.38 = 4,122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.56x = 10,027.38 × 4,122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.56x = 41,340,481.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,340,481.17/7,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.92

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