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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.22, 10,023.69 and 4,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.22, 10,023.69 and 4,281.91 is: 5,906.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.22 : 10,023.69 = 4,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.22/10,023.69 = 4,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.22x = 10,023.69 × 4,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.22x = 42,920,538.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,920,538.45/7,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,906.86

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