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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.32, 10,881.23 and 4,292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.32, 10,881.23 and 4,292.87 is: 6,431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.32 : 10,881.23 = 4,292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.32/10,881.23 = 4,292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.32x = 10,881.23 × 4,292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.32x = 46,711,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,711,629.96/7,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,431.17

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