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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.22, 10,268.72 and 4,459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.22, 10,268.72 and 4,459.18 is: 6,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.22 : 10,268.72 = 4,459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.22/10,268.72 = 4,459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.22x = 10,268.72 × 4,459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.22x = 45,790,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,790,070.85/7,443.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.92

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