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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.52, 10,263.72 and 4,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.52, 10,263.72 and 4,295.44 is: 5,927.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.52 : 10,263.72 = 4,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.52/10,263.72 = 4,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.52x = 10,263.72 × 4,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.52x = 44,087,193.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,087,193.44/7,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,927.67

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