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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.32, 10,024.29 and 4,279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.32, 10,024.29 and 4,279.58 is: 5,905.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.32 : 10,024.29 = 4,279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.32/10,024.29 = 4,279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.32x = 10,024.29 × 4,279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.32x = 42,899,751.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,899,751.00/7,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,905.54

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