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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.63, 10,268.37 and 4,083.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.63, 10,268.37 and 4,083.57 is: 5,635.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.63 : 10,268.37 = 4,083.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.63/10,268.37 = 4,083.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.63x = 10,268.37 × 4,083.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.63x = 41,931,567.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,931,567.32/7,440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.48

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