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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,408.76, 10,220.66 and 4,263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,408.76, 10,220.66 and 4,263.13 is: 5,881.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,408.76 : 10,220.66 = 4,263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,408.76/10,220.66 = 4,263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,408.76x = 10,220.66 × 4,263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,408.76x = 43,571,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,571,951.16/7,408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.14

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