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