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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.64, 10,022.90 and 4,277.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.64, 10,022.90 and 4,277.79 is: 5,903.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.64 : 10,022.90 = 4,277.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.64/10,022.90 = 4,277.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.64x = 10,022.90 × 4,277.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.64x = 42,875,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,875,840.00/7,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.62

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