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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,269.39, 10,033.34 and 4,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,269.39, 10,033.34 and 4,284.14 is: 5,913.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,269.39 : 10,033.34 = 4,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,269.39/10,033.34 = 4,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,269.39x = 10,033.34 × 4,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,269.39x = 42,984,161.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,984,161.64/7,269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.04

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