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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,163.43, 10,744.68 and 4,260.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,163.43, 10,744.68 and 4,260.21 is: 6,390.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,163.43 : 10,744.68 = 4,260.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,163.43/10,744.68 = 4,260.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,163.43x = 10,744.68 × 4,260.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,163.43x = 45,774,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,774,593.18/7,163.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.04

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