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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.88, 10,042.68 and 4,446.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.88, 10,042.68 and 4,446.68 is: 6,135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.88 : 10,042.68 = 4,446.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.88/10,042.68 = 4,446.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.88x = 10,042.68 × 4,446.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.88x = 44,656,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,656,584.30/7,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.93

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