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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.67, 10,273.77 and 4,087.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.67, 10,273.77 and 4,087.79 is: 5,641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.67 : 10,273.77 = 4,087.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.67/10,273.77 = 4,087.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.67x = 10,273.77 × 4,087.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.67x = 41,996,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,996,962.90/7,444.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.22

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