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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.63, 10,221.26 and 5,017.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.63, 10,221.26 and 5,017.33 is: 6,923.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.63 : 10,221.26 = 5,017.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.63/10,221.26 = 5,017.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.63x = 10,221.26 × 5,017.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.63x = 51,283,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,283,453.72/7,406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.99

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