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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.31, 10,267.62 and 4,296.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.31, 10,267.62 and 4,296.49 is: 5,929.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.31 : 10,267.62 = 4,296.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.31/10,267.62 = 4,296.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.31x = 10,267.62 × 4,296.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.31x = 44,114,726.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,114,726.65/7,440.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.15

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