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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.88, 10,026.72 and 4,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.88, 10,026.72 and 4,122 is: 5,688.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.88 : 10,026.72 = 4,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.88/10,026.72 = 4,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.88x = 10,026.72 × 4,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.88x = 41,330,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,330,139.84/7,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.25

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