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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.83, 10,030.87 and 4,082.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.83, 10,030.87 and 4,082.16 is: 5,633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.83 : 10,030.87 = 4,082.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.83/10,030.87 = 4,082.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.83x = 10,030.87 × 4,082.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.83x = 40,947,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,947,581.00/7,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.31

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