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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.89, 10,258.64 and 4,076.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.89, 10,258.64 and 4,076.73 is: 5,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.89 : 10,258.64 = 4,076.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.89/10,258.64 = 4,076.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.89x = 10,258.64 × 4,076.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.89x = 41,821,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,821,705.45/7,433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.82

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