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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.50, 10,822.19 and 4,440.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.50, 10,822.19 and 4,440.74 is: 6,660.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.50 : 10,822.19 = 4,440.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.50/10,822.19 = 4,440.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.50x = 10,822.19 × 4,440.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.50x = 48,058,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,058,455.71/7,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.45

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