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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,413.36, 10,230.32 and 4,269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,413.36, 10,230.32 and 4,269.52 is: 5,891.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,413.36 : 10,230.32 = 4,269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,413.36/10,230.32 = 4,269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,413.36x = 10,230.32 × 4,269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,413.36x = 43,678,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,678,555.85/7,413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.87

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