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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.72, 10,023.24 and 4,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.72, 10,023.24 and 4,076.28 is: 5,624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.72 : 10,023.24 = 4,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.72/10,023.24 = 4,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.72x = 10,023.24 × 4,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.72x = 40,857,532.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,857,532.75/7,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,624.88

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