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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.96, 10,882.90 and 4,137.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.96, 10,882.90 and 4,137.47 is: 6,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.96 : 10,882.90 = 4,137.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.96/10,882.90 = 4,137.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.96x = 10,882.90 × 4,137.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.96x = 45,027,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,027,617.85/7,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.22

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