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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.15, 10,273.84 and 4,300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.15, 10,273.84 and 4,300.34 is: 5,934.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.15 : 10,273.84 = 4,300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.15/10,273.84 = 4,300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.15x = 10,273.84 × 4,300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.15x = 44,180,942.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,180,942.99/7,444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.99

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