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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,422.96, 10,243.08 and 4,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,422.96, 10,243.08 and 4,236.24 is: 5,845.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,422.96 : 10,243.08 = 4,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,422.96/10,243.08 = 4,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,422.96x = 10,243.08 × 4,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,422.96x = 43,392,145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,392,145.22/7,422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,845.67

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