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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.94, 10,273.96 and 4,087.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.94, 10,273.96 and 4,087.81 is: 5,641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.94 : 10,273.96 = 4,087.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.94/10,273.96 = 4,087.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.94x = 10,273.96 × 4,087.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.94x = 41,997,960.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,997,960.52/7,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.15

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