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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.44, 10,249.91 and 4,442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.44, 10,249.91 and 4,442.52 is: 6,130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.44 : 10,249.91 = 4,442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.44/10,249.91 = 4,442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.44x = 10,249.91 × 4,442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.44x = 45,535,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,535,430.17/7,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.70

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