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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.54, 10,272.06 and 4,086.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.54, 10,272.06 and 4,086.27 is: 5,639.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.54 : 10,272.06 = 4,086.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.54/10,272.06 = 4,086.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.54x = 10,272.06 × 4,086.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.54x = 41,974,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,974,410.62/7,443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.04

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