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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.58, 10,267.99 and 4,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.58, 10,267.99 and 4,083.44 is: 5,635.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.58 : 10,267.99 = 4,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.58/10,267.99 = 4,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.58x = 10,267.99 × 4,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.58x = 41,928,699.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,928,699.90/7,440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.14

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