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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.55, 10,030.62 and 4,124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.55, 10,030.62 and 4,124.73 is: 5,692.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.55 : 10,030.62 = 4,124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.55/10,030.62 = 4,124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.55x = 10,030.62 × 4,124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.55x = 41,373,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,373,599.23/7,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.14

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