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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.60, 10,027.32 and 4,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.60, 10,027.32 and 4,122.60 is: 5,688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.60 : 10,027.32 = 4,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.60/10,027.32 = 4,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.60x = 10,027.32 × 4,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.60x = 41,338,629.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,338,629.43/7,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.85

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