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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.23, 10,262.28 and 4,079.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.23, 10,262.28 and 4,079.19 is: 5,629.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.23 : 10,262.28 = 4,079.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.23/10,262.28 = 4,079.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.23x = 10,262.28 × 4,079.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.23x = 41,861,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,861,766.77/7,436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.43

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