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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.28, 10,027.48 and 4,122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.28, 10,027.48 and 4,122.66 is: 5,689.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.28 : 10,027.48 = 4,122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.28/10,027.48 = 4,122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.28x = 10,027.48 × 4,122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.28x = 41,339,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,339,890.70/7,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.28

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