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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.23, 10,469.35 and 4,229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.23, 10,469.35 and 4,229.07 is: 5,836.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.23 : 10,469.35 = 4,229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.23/10,469.35 = 4,229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.23x = 10,469.35 × 4,229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.23x = 44,275,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,275,561.66/7,586.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,836.31

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