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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.71, 10,273.83 and 4,087.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.71, 10,273.83 and 4,087.83 is: 5,641.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.71 : 10,273.83 = 4,087.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.71/10,273.83 = 4,087.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.71x = 10,273.83 × 4,087.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.71x = 41,997,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,997,670.49/7,444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.28

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