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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.17, 10,026.78 and 4,121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.17, 10,026.78 and 4,121.75 is: 5,687.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.17 : 10,026.78 = 4,121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.17/10,026.78 = 4,121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.17x = 10,026.78 × 4,121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.17x = 41,327,880.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,327,880.47/7,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.71

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