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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.42, 10,033.16 and 4,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.42, 10,033.16 and 4,083.28 is: 5,634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.42 : 10,033.16 = 4,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.42/10,033.16 = 4,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.42x = 10,033.16 × 4,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.42x = 40,968,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,968,181.15/7,270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.91

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