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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.67, 10,244.82 and 4,066.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.67, 10,244.82 and 4,066.49 is: 5,611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.67 : 10,244.82 = 4,066.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.67/10,244.82 = 4,066.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.67x = 10,244.82 × 4,066.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.67x = 41,660,386.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,660,386.53/7,423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.83

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