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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,269.39, 10,031.99 and 4,125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,269.39, 10,031.99 and 4,125.38 is: 5,693.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,269.39 : 10,031.99 = 4,125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,269.39/10,031.99 = 4,125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,269.39x = 10,031.99 × 4,125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,269.39x = 41,385,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,385,700.12/7,269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.15

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