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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,426.99, 10,250.85 and 4,443.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,426.99, 10,250.85 and 4,443.49 is: 6,132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,426.99 : 10,250.85 = 4,443.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,426.99/10,250.85 = 4,443.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,426.99x = 10,250.85 × 4,443.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,426.99x = 45,549,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,549,549.47/7,426.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.98

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