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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.91, 10,272.52 and 4,459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.91, 10,272.52 and 4,459.66 is: 6,153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.91 : 10,272.52 = 4,459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.91/10,272.52 = 4,459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.91x = 10,272.52 × 4,459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.91x = 45,811,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,811,926.44/7,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.45

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