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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,144.54, 9,858.28 and 4,490.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,144.54, 9,858.28 and 4,490.06 is: 6,195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,144.54 : 9,858.28 = 4,490.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,144.54/9,858.28 = 4,490.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,144.54x = 9,858.28 × 4,490.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,144.54x = 44,264,268.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,264,268.70/7,144.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.54

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