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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.52, 10,027.28 and 4,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.52, 10,027.28 and 4,123.20 is: 5,689.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.52 : 10,027.28 = 4,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.52/10,027.28 = 4,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.52x = 10,027.28 × 4,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.52x = 41,344,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,344,480.90/7,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.72

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