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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,479, 10,320.91 and 4,292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,479, 10,320.91 and 4,292.23 is: 5,923.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,479 : 10,320.91 = 4,292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,479/10,320.91 = 4,292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,479x = 10,320.91 × 4,292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,479x = 44,299,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,299,719.53/7,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.21

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