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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.15, 10,272.17 and 4,459.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.15, 10,272.17 and 4,459.91 is: 6,154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.15 : 10,272.17 = 4,459.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.15/10,272.17 = 4,459.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.15x = 10,272.17 × 4,459.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.15x = 45,812,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,812,913.49/7,444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.22

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