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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.29, 10,035.49 and 4,444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.29, 10,035.49 and 4,444.39 is: 6,133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.29 : 10,035.49 = 4,444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.29/10,035.49 = 4,444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.29x = 10,035.49 × 4,444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.29x = 44,601,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,601,631.40/7,272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.09

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