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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.96, 10,250.27 and 4,442.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.96, 10,250.27 and 4,442.03 is: 6,129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.96 : 10,250.27 = 4,442.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.96/10,250.27 = 4,442.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.96x = 10,250.27 × 4,442.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.96x = 45,531,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,531,933.39/7,427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,129.81

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