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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,435.59, 10,260.37 and 4,292.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,435.59, 10,260.37 and 4,292.79 is: 5,923.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,435.59 : 10,260.37 = 4,292.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,435.59/10,260.37 = 4,292.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,435.59x = 10,260.37 × 4,292.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,435.59x = 44,045,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,045,613.73/7,435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.62

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