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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.18, 10,039.49 and 4,447.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.18, 10,039.49 and 4,447.29 is: 6,137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.18 : 10,039.49 = 4,447.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.18/10,039.49 = 4,447.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.18x = 10,039.49 × 4,447.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.18x = 44,648,526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,648,526.34/7,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,137.10

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