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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.97, 10,026.95 and 4,281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.97, 10,026.95 and 4,281.93 is: 5,909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.97 : 10,026.95 = 4,281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.97/10,026.95 = 4,281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.97x = 10,026.95 × 4,281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.97x = 42,934,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,934,676.60/7,265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.01

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