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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.59, 10,245.50 and 4,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.59, 10,245.50 and 4,279.80 is: 5,906.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.59 : 10,245.50 = 4,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.59/10,245.50 = 4,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.59x = 10,245.50 × 4,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.59x = 43,848,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,848,618.27/7,423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,906.66

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