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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.34, 10,246.95 and 4,282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.34, 10,246.95 and 4,282.38 is: 5,908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.34 : 10,246.95 = 4,282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.34/10,246.95 = 4,282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.34x = 10,246.95 × 4,282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.34x = 43,881,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,881,333.74/7,427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.08

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