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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.48, 10,033.28 and 4,126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.48, 10,033.28 and 4,126.56 is: 5,694.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.48 : 10,033.28 = 4,126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.48/10,033.28 = 4,126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.48x = 10,033.28 × 4,126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.48x = 41,402,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,402,931.92/7,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.66

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