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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.77, 10,272.33 and 4,086.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.77, 10,272.33 and 4,086.50 is: 5,639.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.77 : 10,272.33 = 4,086.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.77/10,272.33 = 4,086.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.77x = 10,272.33 × 4,086.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.77x = 41,977,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,977,825.18/7,443.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.33

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