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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.08, 10,233.28 and 4,588.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.08, 10,233.28 and 4,588.85 is: 6,326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.08 : 10,233.28 = 4,588.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.08/10,233.28 = 4,588.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.08x = 10,233.28 × 4,588.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.08x = 46,958,935.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,958,935.76/7,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,326.08

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