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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.21, 10,266.62 and 4,414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.21, 10,266.62 and 4,414.86 is: 6,091.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.21 : 10,266.62 = 4,414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.21/10,266.62 = 4,414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.21x = 10,266.62 × 4,414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.21x = 45,325,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,325,667.90/7,440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.99

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