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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.73, 10,041.59 and 4,448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.73, 10,041.59 and 4,448.86 is: 6,139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.73 : 10,041.59 = 4,448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.73/10,041.59 = 4,448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.73x = 10,041.59 × 4,448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.73x = 44,673,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,673,614.11/7,276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.25

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