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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,413.23, 10,231.20 and 4,863.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,413.23, 10,231.20 and 4,863.13 is: 6,711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,413.23 : 10,231.20 = 4,863.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,413.23/10,231.20 = 4,863.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,413.23x = 10,231.20 × 4,863.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,413.23x = 49,755,687.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,755,687.63/7,413.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.74

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