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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.93, 10,036.22 and 4,438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.93, 10,036.22 and 4,438.72 is: 6,126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.93 : 10,036.22 = 4,438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.93/10,036.22 = 4,438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.93x = 10,036.22 × 4,438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.93x = 44,547,923.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,547,923.15/7,271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.01

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