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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.76, 10,267.02 and 4,296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.76, 10,267.02 and 4,296.15 is: 5,928.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.76 : 10,267.02 = 4,296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.76/10,267.02 = 4,296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.76x = 10,267.02 × 4,296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.76x = 44,108,657.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,108,657.97/7,439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.77

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