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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.64, 10,030.96 and 4,124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.64, 10,030.96 and 4,124.96 is: 5,692.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.64 : 10,030.96 = 4,124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.64/10,030.96 = 4,124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.64x = 10,030.96 × 4,124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.64x = 41,377,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,377,308.76/7,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.58

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