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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.32, 10,022.91 and 4,278.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.32, 10,022.91 and 4,278.58 is: 5,904.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.32 : 10,022.91 = 4,278.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.32/10,022.91 = 4,278.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.32x = 10,022.91 × 4,278.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.32x = 42,883,822.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,883,822.27/7,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,904.16

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