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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.32, 10,324.26 and 4,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.32, 10,324.26 and 4,338.28 is: 5,986.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.32 : 10,324.26 = 4,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.32/10,324.26 = 4,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.32x = 10,324.26 × 4,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.32x = 44,789,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,789,530.67/7,481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,986.85

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