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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.74, 10,029.63 and 4,283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.74, 10,029.63 and 4,283.44 is: 5,910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.74 : 10,029.63 = 4,283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.74/10,029.63 = 4,283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.74x = 10,029.63 × 4,283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.74x = 42,961,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,961,318.33/7,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.42

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