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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.39, 10,273.62 and 4,087.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.39, 10,273.62 and 4,087.18 is: 5,640.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.39 : 10,273.62 = 4,087.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.39/10,273.62 = 4,087.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.39x = 10,273.62 × 4,087.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.39x = 41,990,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,990,082.82/7,444.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.50

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