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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.28, 10,326.90 and 4,341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.28, 10,326.90 and 4,341.26 is: 5,990.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.28 : 10,326.90 = 4,341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.28/10,326.90 = 4,341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.28x = 10,326.90 × 4,341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.28x = 44,831,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,831,757.89/7,483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.92

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