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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.47, 10,056.99 and 4,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.47, 10,056.99 and 4,458.16 is: 6,150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.47 : 10,056.99 = 4,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.47/10,056.99 = 4,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.47x = 10,056.99 × 4,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.47x = 44,835,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,835,670.54/7,289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.74

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