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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.23, 10,264.79 and 4,785.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.23, 10,264.79 and 4,785.23 is: 6,608.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.23 : 10,264.79 = 4,785.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.23/10,264.79 = 4,785.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.23x = 10,264.79 × 4,785.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.23x = 49,119,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,119,357.13/7,433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.08

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