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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445, 10,273.90 and 4,087.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445, 10,273.90 and 4,087.79 is: 5,641.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445 : 10,273.90 = 4,087.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445/10,273.90 = 4,087.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445x = 10,273.90 × 4,087.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445x = 41,997,545.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,997,545.68/7,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.04

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