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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.75, 10,033.77 and 4,127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.75, 10,033.77 and 4,127.14 is: 5,695.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.75 : 10,033.77 = 4,127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.75/10,033.77 = 4,127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.75x = 10,033.77 × 4,127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.75x = 41,410,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,410,773.52/7,270.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.53

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