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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.87, 10,271.80 and 4,793.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.87, 10,271.80 and 4,793.82 is: 6,614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.87 : 10,271.80 = 4,793.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.87/10,271.80 = 4,793.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.87x = 10,271.80 × 4,793.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.87x = 49,241,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,241,160.28/7,444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.11

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