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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.62, 10,242.96 and 4,552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.62, 10,242.96 and 4,552.96 is: 6,282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.62 : 10,242.96 = 4,552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.62/10,242.96 = 4,552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.62x = 10,242.96 × 4,552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.62x = 46,635,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,635,787.16/7,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.08

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