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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.23, 10,044.90 and 4,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.23, 10,044.90 and 4,296 is: 5,928.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.23 : 10,044.90 = 4,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.23/10,044.90 = 4,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.23x = 10,044.90 × 4,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.23x = 43,152,890.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,152,890.40/7,279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.22

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