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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.72, 10,250.26 and 4,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.72, 10,250.26 and 4,444.26 is: 6,133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.72 : 10,250.26 = 4,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.72/10,250.26 = 4,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.72x = 10,250.26 × 4,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.72x = 45,554,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,554,820.51/7,427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.08

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