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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.23, 10,266.29 and 4,081.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.23, 10,266.29 and 4,081.85 is: 5,633.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.23 : 10,266.29 = 4,081.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.23/10,266.29 = 4,081.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.23x = 10,266.29 × 4,081.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.23x = 41,905,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,905,399.40/7,439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.03

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