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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.38, 10,245.18 and 4,592.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.38, 10,245.18 and 4,592.10 is: 6,337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.38 : 10,245.18 = 4,592.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.38/10,245.18 = 4,592.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.38x = 10,245.18 × 4,592.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.38x = 47,046,891.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,046,891.08/7,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,337.66

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