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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.41, 10,262.33 and 4,079.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.41, 10,262.33 and 4,079.23 is: 5,629.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.41 : 10,262.33 = 4,079.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.41/10,262.33 = 4,079.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.41x = 10,262.33 × 4,079.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.41x = 41,862,384.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,862,384.01/7,436.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.38

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