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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.13, 10,266.78 and 4,296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.13, 10,266.78 and 4,296.52 is: 5,928.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.13 : 10,266.78 = 4,296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.13/10,266.78 = 4,296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.13x = 10,266.78 × 4,296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.13x = 44,111,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,111,425.61/7,440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.85

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