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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.14, 10,270.08 and 4,459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.14, 10,270.08 and 4,459.02 is: 6,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.14 : 10,270.08 = 4,459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.14/10,270.08 = 4,459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.14x = 10,270.08 × 4,459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.14x = 45,794,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,794,492.12/7,444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.75

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