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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.29, 10,036.71 and 4,441.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.29, 10,036.71 and 4,441.57 is: 6,127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.29 : 10,036.71 = 4,441.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.29/10,036.71 = 4,441.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.29x = 10,036.71 × 4,441.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.29x = 44,578,724.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,578,724.94/7,275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.42

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