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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.48, 10,250.80 and 4,443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.48, 10,250.80 and 4,443.28 is: 6,132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.48 : 10,250.80 = 4,443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.48/10,250.80 = 4,443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.48x = 10,250.80 × 4,443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.48x = 45,547,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,547,174.62/7,427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.25

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