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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.87, 10,028.61 and 4,282.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.87, 10,028.61 and 4,282.83 is: 5,910.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.87 : 10,028.61 = 4,282.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.87/10,028.61 = 4,282.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.87x = 10,028.61 × 4,282.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.87x = 42,950,831.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,950,831.77/7,266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.50

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