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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.92, 10,032.84 and 4,126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.92, 10,032.84 and 4,126.68 is: 5,694.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.92 : 10,032.84 = 4,126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.92/10,032.84 = 4,126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.92x = 10,032.84 × 4,126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.92x = 41,402,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,402,320.17/7,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.23

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