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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.54, 10,248.90 and 7,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.54, 10,248.90 and 7,223.30 is: 9,955.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.54 : 10,248.90 = 7,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.54/10,248.90 = 7,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.54x = 10,248.90 × 7,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.54x = 74,030,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,030,879.37/7,436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.02

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