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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445.58, 10,274.91 and 4,301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445.58, 10,274.91 and 4,301.77 is: 5,936.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445.58 : 10,274.91 = 4,301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445.58/10,274.91 = 4,301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445.58x = 10,274.91 × 4,301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445.58x = 44,200,299.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,200,299.59/7,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.45

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