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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.44, 10,924.52 and 4,163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.44, 10,924.52 and 4,163.86 is: 6,244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.44 : 10,924.52 = 4,163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.44/10,924.52 = 4,163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.44x = 10,924.52 × 4,163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.44x = 45,488,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,488,171.85/7,284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.57

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