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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.95, 10,258.96 and 4,449.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.95, 10,258.96 and 4,449.91 is: 6,140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.95 : 10,258.96 = 4,449.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.95/10,258.96 = 4,449.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.95x = 10,258.96 × 4,449.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.95x = 45,651,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,651,448.69/7,433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,140.94

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