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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.24, 10,261.64 and 4,292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.24, 10,261.64 and 4,292.24 is: 5,923.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.24 : 10,261.64 = 4,292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.24/10,261.64 = 4,292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.24x = 10,261.64 × 4,292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.24x = 44,045,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,045,421.67/7,436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.08

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