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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,413.73, 10,229.59 and 4,226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,413.73, 10,229.59 and 4,226.89 is: 5,832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,413.73 : 10,229.59 = 4,226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,413.73/10,229.59 = 4,226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,413.73x = 10,229.59 × 4,226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,413.73x = 43,239,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,239,351.68/7,413.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.33

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