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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,431.22, 10,262.03 and 4,783.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,431.22, 10,262.03 and 4,783.23 is: 6,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,431.22 : 10,262.03 = 4,783.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,431.22/10,262.03 = 4,783.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,431.22x = 10,262.03 × 4,783.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,431.22x = 49,085,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,085,625.84/7,431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.32

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