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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.38, 10,249.78 and 4,443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.38, 10,249.78 and 4,443.34 is: 6,131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.38 : 10,249.78 = 4,443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.38/10,249.78 = 4,443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.38x = 10,249.78 × 4,443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.38x = 45,543,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,543,257.47/7,427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,131.81

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