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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.98, 10,029.51 and 4,283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.98, 10,029.51 and 4,283.94 is: 5,911.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.98 : 10,029.51 = 4,283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.98/10,029.51 = 4,283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.98x = 10,029.51 × 4,283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.98x = 42,965,819.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,965,819.07/7,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.66

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