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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.74, 11,149.98 and 4,150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.74, 11,149.98 and 4,150.53 is: 6,216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.74 : 11,149.98 = 4,150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.74/11,149.98 = 4,150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.74x = 11,149.98 × 4,150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.74x = 46,278,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,278,326.49/7,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.24

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