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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.89, 10,269.77 and 4,297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.89, 10,269.77 and 4,297.07 is: 5,930.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.89 : 10,269.77 = 4,297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.89/10,269.77 = 4,297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.89x = 10,269.77 × 4,297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.89x = 44,129,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,129,847.74/7,440.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.73

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