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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.76, 10,258.89 and 4,076.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.76, 10,258.89 and 4,076.85 is: 5,626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.76 : 10,258.89 = 4,076.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.76/10,258.89 = 4,076.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.76x = 10,258.89 × 4,076.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.76x = 41,823,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,823,955.70/7,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.22

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