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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.61, 10,030.17 and 4,081.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.61, 10,030.17 and 4,081.53 is: 5,632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.61 : 10,030.17 = 4,081.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.61/10,030.17 = 4,081.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.61x = 10,030.17 × 4,081.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.61x = 40,938,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,938,439.76/7,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.22

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