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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.71, 10,045.74 and 4,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.71, 10,045.74 and 4,446.06 is: 6,135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.71 : 10,045.74 = 4,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.71/10,045.74 = 4,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.71x = 10,045.74 × 4,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.71x = 44,663,962.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,663,962.78/7,279.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.40

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