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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.24, 10,032.80 and 4,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.24, 10,032.80 and 4,126.96 is: 5,695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.24 : 10,032.80 = 4,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.24/10,032.80 = 4,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.24x = 10,032.80 × 4,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.24x = 41,404,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,404,964.29/7,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.13

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