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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,463.43, 10,239.68 and 7,269.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,463.43, 10,239.68 and 7,269.39 is: 9,973.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,463.43 : 10,239.68 = 7,269.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,463.43/10,239.68 = 7,269.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,463.43x = 10,239.68 × 7,269.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,463.43x = 74,436,245.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,436,245.57/7,463.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,973.46

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