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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.28, 10,029.22 and 4,436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.28, 10,029.22 and 4,436.88 is: 6,122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.28 : 10,029.22 = 4,436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.28/10,029.22 = 4,436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.28x = 10,029.22 × 4,436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.28x = 44,498,396.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,498,396.93/7,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.27

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