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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.62, 10,026.12 and 4,078.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.62, 10,026.12 and 4,078.68 is: 5,628.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.62 : 10,026.12 = 4,078.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.62/10,026.12 = 4,078.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.62x = 10,026.12 × 4,078.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.62x = 40,893,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,893,335.12/7,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,628.33

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