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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.95, 10,036.24 and 4,438.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.95, 10,036.24 and 4,438.74 is: 6,126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.95 : 10,036.24 = 4,438.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.95/10,036.24 = 4,438.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.95x = 10,036.24 × 4,438.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.95x = 44,548,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,548,259.94/7,271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.04

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