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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.17, 10,044.63 and 4,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.17, 10,044.63 and 4,446.30 is: 6,133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.17 : 10,044.63 = 4,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.17/10,044.63 = 4,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.17x = 10,044.63 × 4,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.17x = 44,661,438.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,661,438.37/7,281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.83

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