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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.25, 10,271.84 and 4,086.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.25, 10,271.84 and 4,086.06 is: 5,638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.25 : 10,271.84 = 4,086.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.25/10,271.84 = 4,086.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.25x = 10,271.84 × 4,086.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.25x = 41,971,354.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,971,354.55/7,443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.85

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