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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,422.91, 10,243.74 and 4,065.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,422.91, 10,243.74 and 4,065.69 is: 5,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,422.91 : 10,243.74 = 4,065.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,422.91/10,243.74 = 4,065.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,422.91x = 10,243.74 × 4,065.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,422.91x = 41,647,871.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,647,871.28/7,422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.72

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