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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.44, 10,002.36 and 4,103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.44, 10,002.36 and 4,103.56 is: 5,663.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.44 : 10,002.36 = 4,103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.44/10,002.36 = 4,103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.44x = 10,002.36 × 4,103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.44x = 41,045,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,045,284.40/7,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.42

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