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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.70, 10,035.97 and 4,128.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.70, 10,035.97 and 4,128.82 is: 5,697.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.70 : 10,035.97 = 4,128.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.70/10,035.97 = 4,128.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.70x = 10,035.97 × 4,128.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.70x = 41,436,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,436,713.66/7,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.57

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