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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,422.96, 10,243.68 and 4,065.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,422.96, 10,243.68 and 4,065.99 is: 5,611.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,422.96 : 10,243.68 = 4,065.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,422.96/10,243.68 = 4,065.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,422.96x = 10,243.68 × 4,065.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,422.96x = 41,650,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,650,700.44/7,422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.06

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