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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.29, 10,034.11 and 4,443.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.29, 10,034.11 and 4,443.39 is: 6,131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.29 : 10,034.11 = 4,443.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.29/10,034.11 = 4,443.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.29x = 10,034.11 × 4,443.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.29x = 44,585,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,585,481.38/7,271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,131.72

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