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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.52, 10,251.54 and 4,444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.52, 10,251.54 and 4,444.02 is: 6,133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.52 : 10,251.54 = 4,444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.52/10,251.54 = 4,444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.52x = 10,251.54 × 4,444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.52x = 45,558,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,558,048.79/7,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.68

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