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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.94, 10,035.01 and 4,444.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.94, 10,035.01 and 4,444.05 is: 6,132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.94 : 10,035.01 = 4,444.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.94/10,035.01 = 4,444.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.94x = 10,035.01 × 4,444.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.94x = 44,596,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,596,097.30/7,271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.63

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