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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,422.43, 10,242.48 and 4,438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,422.43, 10,242.48 and 4,438.32 is: 6,124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,422.43 : 10,242.48 = 4,438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,422.43/10,242.48 = 4,438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,422.43x = 10,242.48 × 4,438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,422.43x = 45,459,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,459,403.83/7,422.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.60

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