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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.88, 10,044 and 4,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.88, 10,044 and 4,482 is: 6,188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.88 : 10,044 = 4,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.88/10,044 = 4,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.88x = 10,044 × 4,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.88x = 45,017,208
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,017,208/7,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.03

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