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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,469.35, 10,307.97 and 4,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,469.35, 10,307.97 and 4,283.14 is: 5,910.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,469.35 : 10,307.97 = 4,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,469.35/10,307.97 = 4,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,469.35x = 10,307.97 × 4,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,469.35x = 44,150,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,150,478.63/7,469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.89

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