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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.81, 10,269.68 and 4,084.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.81, 10,269.68 and 4,084.63 is: 5,636.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.81 : 10,269.68 = 4,084.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.81/10,269.68 = 4,084.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.81x = 10,269.68 × 4,084.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.81x = 41,947,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,947,791.67/7,441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.78

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