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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.76, 10,033.16 and 4,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.76, 10,033.16 and 4,127.04 is: 5,696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.76 : 10,033.16 = 4,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.76/10,033.16 = 4,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.76x = 10,033.16 × 4,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.76x = 41,407,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,407,252.65/7,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,696.60

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