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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.07, 10,030.01 and 4,124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.07, 10,030.01 and 4,124.01 is: 5,691.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.07 : 10,030.01 = 4,124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.07/10,030.01 = 4,124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.07x = 10,030.01 × 4,124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.07x = 41,363,840.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,363,840.92/7,268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.17

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