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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.16, 10,243.92 and 4,065.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.16, 10,243.92 and 4,065.96 is: 5,611.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.16 : 10,243.92 = 4,065.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.16/10,243.92 = 4,065.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.16x = 10,243.92 × 4,065.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.16x = 41,651,422.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,651,422.63/7,423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.01

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