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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.17, 10,055.97 and 4,459.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.17, 10,055.97 and 4,459.27 is: 6,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.17 : 10,055.97 = 4,459.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.17/10,055.97 = 4,459.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.17x = 10,055.97 × 4,459.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.17x = 44,842,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,842,235.06/7,287.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.59

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