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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.31, 10,265.92 and 4,082.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.31, 10,265.92 and 4,082.06 is: 5,633.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.31 : 10,265.92 = 4,082.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.31/10,265.92 = 4,082.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.31x = 10,265.92 × 4,082.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.31x = 41,906,116.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,906,116.85/7,439.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.07

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