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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.73, 10,014.78 and 4,424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.73, 10,014.78 and 4,424.08 is: 6,104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.73 : 10,014.78 = 4,424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.73/10,014.78 = 4,424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.73x = 10,014.78 × 4,424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.73x = 44,306,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,306,187.90/7,257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,104.69

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