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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.46, 10,203.35 and 4,250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.46, 10,203.35 and 4,250.47 is: 5,866.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.46 : 10,203.35 = 4,250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.46/10,203.35 = 4,250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.46x = 10,203.35 × 4,250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.46x = 43,369,033.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,369,033.07/7,392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.66

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