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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.06, 10,243.94 and 4,065.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.06, 10,243.94 and 4,065.81 is: 5,610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.06 : 10,243.94 = 4,065.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.06/10,243.94 = 4,065.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.06x = 10,243.94 × 4,065.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.06x = 41,649,913.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,649,913.69/7,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.88

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