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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.52, 10,220.70 and 4,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.52, 10,220.70 and 4,263.24 is: 5,883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.52 : 10,220.70 = 4,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.52/10,220.70 = 4,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.52x = 10,220.70 × 4,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.52x = 43,573,297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,573,297.07/7,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,883.10

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