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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.90, 10,272.69 and 4,086.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.90, 10,272.69 and 4,086.86 is: 5,639.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.90 : 10,272.69 = 4,086.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.90/10,272.69 = 4,086.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.90x = 10,272.69 × 4,086.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.90x = 41,982,994.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,982,994.49/7,443.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.92

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