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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.44, 10,031.36 and 4,437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.44, 10,031.36 and 4,437.63 is: 6,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.44 : 10,031.36 = 4,437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.44/10,031.36 = 4,437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.44x = 10,031.36 × 4,437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.44x = 44,515,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,515,441.89/7,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.80

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