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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.97, 10,263.56 and 4,250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.97, 10,263.56 and 4,250.19 is: 5,865.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.97 : 10,263.56 = 4,250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.97/10,263.56 = 4,250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.97x = 10,263.56 × 4,250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.97x = 43,622,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,622,058.83/7,436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.57

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