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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.45, 10,035.63 and 4,128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.45, 10,035.63 and 4,128.57 is: 5,697.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.45 : 10,035.63 = 4,128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.45/10,035.63 = 4,128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.45x = 10,035.63 × 4,128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.45x = 41,432,800.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,432,800.95/7,272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.23

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