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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.72, 10,033.22 and 4,126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.72, 10,033.22 and 4,126.84 is: 5,694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.72 : 10,033.22 = 4,126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.72/10,033.22 = 4,126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.72x = 10,033.22 × 4,126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.72x = 41,405,493.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,405,493.62/7,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.83

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