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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.76, 10,037.30 and 4,130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.76, 10,037.30 and 4,130.04 is: 5,700.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.76 : 10,037.30 = 4,130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.76/10,037.30 = 4,130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.76x = 10,037.30 × 4,130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.76x = 41,454,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,454,450.49/7,271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.75

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