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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.94, 9,944.30 and 4,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.94, 9,944.30 and 4,411.44 is: 6,087.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.94 : 9,944.30 = 4,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.94/9,944.30 = 4,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.94x = 9,944.30 × 4,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.94x = 43,868,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,868,682.79/7,205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.85

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