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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,424.79, 10,244.52 and 4,440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,424.79, 10,244.52 and 4,440.12 is: 6,126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,424.79 : 10,244.52 = 4,440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,424.79/10,244.52 = 4,440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,424.79x = 10,244.52 × 4,440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,424.79x = 45,486,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,486,898.14/7,424.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.35

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