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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.55, 10,271.77 and 4,458.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.55, 10,271.77 and 4,458.70 is: 6,152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.55 : 10,271.77 = 4,458.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.55/10,271.77 = 4,458.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.55x = 10,271.77 × 4,458.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.55x = 45,798,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,798,740.90/7,443.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.81

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