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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.23, 10,002.28 and 4,104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.23, 10,002.28 and 4,104.43 is: 5,663.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.23 : 10,002.28 = 4,104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.23/10,002.28 = 4,104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.23x = 10,002.28 × 4,104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.23x = 41,053,597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,053,597.83/7,248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.95

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