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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,424, 10,244.96 and 4,440.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,424, 10,244.96 and 4,440.50 is: 6,127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,424 : 10,244.96 = 4,440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,424/10,244.96 = 4,440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,424x = 10,244.96 × 4,440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,424x = 45,492,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,492,744.88/7,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.79

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