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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.45, 10,030.71 and 4,286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.45, 10,030.71 and 4,286.84 is: 5,915.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.45 : 10,030.71 = 4,286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.45/10,030.71 = 4,286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.45x = 10,030.71 × 4,286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.45x = 42,999,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,999,998.70/7,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,915.98

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