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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.24, 10,053.18 and 4,494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.24, 10,053.18 and 4,494.36 is: 6,200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.24 : 10,053.18 = 4,494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.24/10,053.18 = 4,494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.24x = 10,053.18 × 4,494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.24x = 45,182,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182,610.06/7,287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.24

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