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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.32, 10,030.67 and 4,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.32, 10,030.67 and 4,124.44 is: 5,691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.32 : 10,030.67 = 4,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.32/10,030.67 = 4,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.32x = 10,030.67 × 4,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.32x = 41,370,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,370,896.57/7,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.95

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