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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.65, 10,269.16 and 4,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.65, 10,269.16 and 4,455.72 is: 6,148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.65 : 10,269.16 = 4,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.65/10,269.16 = 4,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.65x = 10,269.16 × 4,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.65x = 45,756,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,756,490.46/7,441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.70

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