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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.69, 10,026.90 and 4,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.69, 10,026.90 and 4,284.08 is: 5,912.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.69 : 10,026.90 = 4,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.69/10,026.90 = 4,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.69x = 10,026.90 × 4,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.69x = 42,956,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,956,041.75/7,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,912.18

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