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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.24, 10,270.08 and 4,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.24, 10,270.08 and 4,460.20 is: 6,153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.24 : 10,270.08 = 4,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.24/10,270.08 = 4,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.24x = 10,270.08 × 4,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.24x = 45,806,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,806,610.82/7,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.30

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