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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.62, 10,273.68 and 4,087.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.62, 10,273.68 and 4,087.38 is: 5,640.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.62 : 10,273.68 = 4,087.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.62/10,273.68 = 4,087.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.62x = 10,273.68 × 4,087.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.62x = 41,992,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,992,434.16/7,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.64

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