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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.83, 10,962.99 and 4,387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.83, 10,962.99 and 4,387.23 is: 6,582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.83 : 10,962.99 = 4,387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.83/10,962.99 = 4,387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.83x = 10,962.99 × 4,387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.83x = 48,097,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,097,158.62/7,306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,582.49

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