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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.88, 10,034.56 and 4,287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.88, 10,034.56 and 4,287.68 is: 5,917.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.88 : 10,034.56 = 4,287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.88/10,034.56 = 4,287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.88x = 10,034.56 × 4,287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.88x = 43,024,982.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,024,982.22/7,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,917.44

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