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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.81, 10,263.44 and 4,080.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.81, 10,263.44 and 4,080.27 is: 5,631.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.81 : 10,263.44 = 4,080.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.81/10,263.44 = 4,080.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.81x = 10,263.44 × 4,080.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.81x = 41,877,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,877,606.33/7,436.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.13

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