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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.49, 10,268.57 and 4,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.49, 10,268.57 and 4,254.14 is: 5,870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.49 : 10,268.57 = 4,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.49/10,268.57 = 4,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.49x = 10,268.57 × 4,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.49x = 43,683,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,683,861.77/7,441.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.32

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