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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.60, 10,035.95 and 4,128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.60, 10,035.95 and 4,128.59 is: 5,697.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.60 : 10,035.95 = 4,128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.60/10,035.95 = 4,128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.60x = 10,035.95 × 4,128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.60x = 41,434,251.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,434,251.99/7,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.31

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