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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.62, 10,027.59 and 4,122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.62, 10,027.59 and 4,122.74 is: 5,689.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.62 : 10,027.59 = 4,122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.62/10,027.59 = 4,122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.62x = 10,027.59 × 4,122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.62x = 41,341,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,341,146.40/7,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.19

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