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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.20, 10,035.36 and 4,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.20, 10,035.36 and 4,444.30 is: 6,132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.20 : 10,035.36 = 4,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.20/10,035.36 = 4,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.20x = 10,035.36 × 4,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.20x = 44,600,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,600,150.45/7,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.97

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