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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.32, 10,003.66 and 4,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.32, 10,003.66 and 4,263 is: 5,884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.32 : 10,003.66 = 4,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.32/10,003.66 = 4,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.32x = 10,003.66 × 4,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.32x = 42,645,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,645,602.58/7,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.33

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