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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.79, 10,268.25 and 4,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.79, 10,268.25 and 4,083.52 is: 5,635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.79 : 10,268.25 = 4,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.79/10,268.25 = 4,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.79x = 10,268.25 × 4,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.79x = 41,930,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,930,604.24/7,440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.24

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