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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.09, 10,021.84 and 4,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.09, 10,021.84 and 4,279.52 is: 5,905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.09 : 10,021.84 = 4,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.09/10,021.84 = 4,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.09x = 10,021.84 × 4,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.09x = 42,888,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,888,614.61/7,263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,905.01

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