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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.70, 10,244.73 and 4,066.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.70, 10,244.73 and 4,066.73 is: 5,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.70 : 10,244.73 = 4,066.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.70/10,244.73 = 4,066.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.70x = 10,244.73 × 4,066.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.70x = 41,662,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,662,499.61/7,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.10

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