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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.27, 10,266.14 and 4,297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.27, 10,266.14 and 4,297.19 is: 5,930.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.27 : 10,266.14 = 4,297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.27/10,266.14 = 4,297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.27x = 10,266.14 × 4,297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.27x = 44,115,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,115,532.66/7,439.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.09

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