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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.67, 10,545.96 and 4,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.67, 10,545.96 and 4,262.94 is: 6,381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.67 : 10,545.96 = 4,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.67/10,545.96 = 4,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.67x = 10,545.96 × 4,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.67x = 44,956,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,956,794.72/7,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.68

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