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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.83, 10,029.92 and 4,124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.83, 10,029.92 and 4,124.31 is: 5,691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.83 : 10,029.92 = 4,124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.83/10,029.92 = 4,124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.83x = 10,029.92 × 4,124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.83x = 41,366,478.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,366,478.73/7,267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.72

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