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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.43, 10,273.26 and 4,087.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.43, 10,273.26 and 4,087.29 is: 5,640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.43 : 10,273.26 = 4,087.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.43/10,273.26 = 4,087.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.43x = 10,273.26 × 4,087.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.43x = 41,989,792.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,989,792.87/7,444.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.43

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