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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.06, 10,029.45 and 4,124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.06, 10,029.45 and 4,124.26 is: 5,691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.06 : 10,029.45 = 4,124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.06/10,029.45 = 4,124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.06x = 10,029.45 × 4,124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.06x = 41,364,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,364,059.46/7,267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.99

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