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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.43, 10,040.76 and 4,444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.43, 10,040.76 and 4,444.27 is: 6,132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.43 : 10,040.76 = 4,444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.43/10,040.76 = 4,444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.43x = 10,040.76 × 4,444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.43x = 44,623,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,623,823.34/7,276.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.65

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