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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.23, 10,040.76 and 4,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.23, 10,040.76 and 4,293 is: 5,924.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.23 : 10,040.76 = 4,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.23/10,040.76 = 4,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.23x = 10,040.76 × 4,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.23x = 43,104,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,104,982.68/7,276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.08

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