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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.46, 10,273.49 and 4,087.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.46, 10,273.49 and 4,087.59 is: 5,640.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.46 : 10,273.49 = 4,087.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.46/10,273.49 = 4,087.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.46x = 10,273.49 × 4,087.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.46x = 41,993,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,993,814.99/7,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.95

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