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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.81, 10,271.59 and 4,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.81, 10,271.59 and 4,299 is: 5,932.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.81 : 10,271.59 = 4,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.81/10,271.59 = 4,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.81x = 10,271.59 × 4,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.81x = 44,157,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,157,554.66/7,442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.91

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