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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.81, 10,034.65 and 4,437.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.81, 10,034.65 and 4,437.59 is: 6,124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.81 : 10,034.65 = 4,437.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.81/10,034.65 = 4,437.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.81x = 10,034.65 × 4,437.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.81x = 44,529,617.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,529,617.87/7,270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.44

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