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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.02, 10,243.80 and 4,020.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.02, 10,243.80 and 4,020.08 is: 5,547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.02 : 10,243.80 = 4,020.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.02/10,243.80 = 4,020.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.02x = 10,243.80 × 4,020.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.02x = 41,180,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,180,844.29/7,423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.72

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