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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.96, 10,033.80 and 4,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.96, 10,033.80 and 4,127.12 is: 5,695.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.96 : 10,033.80 = 4,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.96/10,033.80 = 4,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.96x = 10,033.80 × 4,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.96x = 41,410,696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,410,696.66/7,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.35

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