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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.53, 10,263.43 and 4,294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.53, 10,263.43 and 4,294.73 is: 5,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.53 : 10,263.43 = 4,294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.53/10,263.43 = 4,294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.53x = 10,263.43 × 4,294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.53x = 44,078,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,078,660.72/7,437.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.52

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