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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,422.68, 10,241.64 and 4,438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,422.68, 10,241.64 and 4,438.04 is: 6,123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,422.68 : 10,241.64 = 4,438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,422.68/10,241.64 = 4,438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,422.68x = 10,241.64 × 4,438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,422.68x = 45,452,756.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,452,756.78/7,422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.49

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