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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.12, 10,253.27 and 4,444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.12, 10,253.27 and 4,444.17 is: 6,132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.12 : 10,253.27 = 4,444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.12/10,253.27 = 4,444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.12x = 10,253.27 × 4,444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.12x = 45,567,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,567,252.72/7,430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.78

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