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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,450.23, 10,268.97 and 7,253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,450.23, 10,268.97 and 7,253.03 is: 9,997.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,450.23 : 10,268.97 = 7,253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,450.23/10,268.97 = 7,253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,450.23x = 10,268.97 × 7,253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,450.23x = 74,481,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,481,145.95/7,450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.16

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