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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.27, 10,245.26 and 4,236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.27, 10,245.26 and 4,236.55 is: 5,847.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.27 : 10,245.26 = 4,236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.27/10,245.26 = 4,236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.27x = 10,245.26 × 4,236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.27x = 43,404,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,404,541.23/7,423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.09

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