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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.97, 10,034.23 and 4,084.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.97, 10,034.23 and 4,084.66 is: 5,636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.97 : 10,034.23 = 4,084.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.97/10,034.23 = 4,084.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.97x = 10,034.23 × 4,084.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.97x = 40,986,347.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,986,347.32/7,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.21

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