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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.08, 10,270.32 and 4,299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.08, 10,270.32 and 4,299.12 is: 5,931.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.08 : 10,270.32 = 4,299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.08/10,270.32 = 4,299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.08x = 10,270.32 × 4,299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.08x = 44,153,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,153,338.12/7,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,931.34

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