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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.25, 10,044.23 and 4,624.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.25, 10,044.23 and 4,624.14 is: 6,382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.25 : 10,044.23 = 4,624.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.25/10,044.23 = 4,624.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.25x = 10,044.23 × 4,624.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.25x = 46,445,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,445,902.59/7,277.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.34

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