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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.56, 10,268.70 and 4,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.56, 10,268.70 and 4,572 is: 6,306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.56 : 10,268.70 = 4,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.56/10,268.70 = 4,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.56x = 10,268.70 × 4,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.56x = 46,948,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,948,496.40/7,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,306.42

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