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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.78, 10,268.52 and 4,083.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.78, 10,268.52 and 4,083.63 is: 5,635.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.78 : 10,268.52 = 4,083.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.78/10,268.52 = 4,083.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.78x = 10,268.52 × 4,083.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.78x = 41,932,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,932,836.33/7,440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.54

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