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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.54, 10,263.82 and 4,293.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.54, 10,263.82 and 4,293.74 is: 5,925.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.54 : 10,263.82 = 4,293.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.54/10,263.82 = 4,293.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.54x = 10,263.82 × 4,293.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.54x = 44,070,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,070,174.49/7,437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.37

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