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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.83, 10,267.61 and 4,083.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.83, 10,267.61 and 4,083.29 is: 5,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.83 : 10,267.61 = 4,083.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.83/10,267.61 = 4,083.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.83x = 10,267.61 × 4,083.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.83x = 41,925,665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,925,665.11/7,439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.30

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