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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.98, 10,869.06 and 4,126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.98, 10,869.06 and 4,126.46 is: 6,190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.98 : 10,869.06 = 4,126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.98/10,869.06 = 4,126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.98x = 10,869.06 × 4,126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.98x = 44,850,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,850,741.33/7,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.60

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