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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.60, 10,035.92 and 4,444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.60, 10,035.92 and 4,444.71 is: 6,133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.60 : 10,035.92 = 4,444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.60/10,035.92 = 4,444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.60x = 10,035.92 × 4,444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.60x = 44,606,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,606,703.80/7,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.53

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