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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.33, 10,047.22 and 4,448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.33, 10,047.22 and 4,448.68 is: 6,137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.33 : 10,047.22 = 4,448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.33/10,047.22 = 4,448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.33x = 10,047.22 × 4,448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.33x = 44,696,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,696,866.67/7,282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,137.72

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