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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.43, 10,029.61 and 4,081.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.43, 10,029.61 and 4,081.31 is: 5,631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.43 : 10,029.61 = 4,081.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.43/10,029.61 = 4,081.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.43x = 10,029.61 × 4,081.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.43x = 40,933,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,933,887.24/7,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.74

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