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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.51, 10,028.61 and 4,080.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.51, 10,028.61 and 4,080.33 is: 5,631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.51 : 10,028.61 = 4,080.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.51/10,028.61 = 4,080.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.51x = 10,028.61 × 4,080.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.51x = 40,920,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,920,038.24/7,266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.32

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