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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.52, 10,266.48 and 4,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.52, 10,266.48 and 4,297.44 is: 5,930.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.52 : 10,266.48 = 4,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.52/10,266.48 = 4,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.52x = 10,266.48 × 4,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.52x = 44,119,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,119,581.81/7,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.43

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