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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.94, 10,268.47 and 4,083.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.94, 10,268.47 and 4,083.81 is: 5,635.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.94 : 10,268.47 = 4,083.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.94/10,268.47 = 4,083.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.94x = 10,268.47 × 4,083.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.94x = 41,934,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,934,434.38/7,440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.64

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