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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,426.06, 10,247.96 and 4,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,426.06, 10,247.96 and 4,442.60 is: 6,130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,426.06 : 10,247.96 = 4,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,426.06/10,247.96 = 4,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,426.06x = 10,247.96 × 4,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,426.06x = 45,527,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,527,524.75/7,426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.78

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