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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,467.72, 10,305 and 4,323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,467.72, 10,305 and 4,323.30 is: 5,965.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,467.72 : 10,305 = 4,323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,467.72/10,305 = 4,323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,467.72x = 10,305 × 4,323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,467.72x = 44,551,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,551,606.50/7,467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,965.89

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