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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.06, 10,263.04 and 4,034.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.06, 10,263.04 and 4,034.02 is: 5,566.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.06 : 10,263.04 = 4,034.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.06/10,263.04 = 4,034.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.06x = 10,263.04 × 4,034.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.06x = 41,401,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,401,308.62/7,437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.89

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