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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.59, 10,244.25 and 4,438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.59, 10,244.25 and 4,438.86 is: 6,125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.59 : 10,244.25 = 4,438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.59/10,244.25 = 4,438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.59x = 10,244.25 × 4,438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.59x = 45,472,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,472,791.56/7,423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,125.44

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