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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.32, 10,033.56 and 4,126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.32, 10,033.56 and 4,126.71 is: 5,695.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.32 : 10,033.56 = 4,126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.32/10,033.56 = 4,126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.32x = 10,033.56 × 4,126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.32x = 41,405,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,405,592.39/7,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.15

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