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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.06, 10,031.23 and 4,283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.06, 10,031.23 and 4,283.72 is: 5,912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.06 : 10,031.23 = 4,283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.06/10,031.23 = 4,283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.06x = 10,031.23 × 4,283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.06x = 42,970,909.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,970,909.00/7,268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,912.30

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