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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.29, 10,264.37 and 6,444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.29, 10,264.37 and 6,444.86 is: 8,889.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.29 : 10,264.37 = 6,444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.29/10,264.37 = 6,444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.29x = 10,264.37 × 6,444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.29x = 66,152,344.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,152,344.09/7,441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,889.90

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