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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.61, 10,021.12 and 4,430.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.61, 10,021.12 and 4,430.04 is: 6,111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.61 : 10,021.12 = 4,430.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.61/10,021.12 = 4,430.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.61x = 10,021.12 × 4,430.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.61x = 44,393,962.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393,962.44/7,263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,111.83

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