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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445.93, 10,275.33 and 4,088.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445.93, 10,275.33 and 4,088.79 is: 5,642.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445.93 : 10,275.33 = 4,088.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445.93/10,275.33 = 4,088.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445.93x = 10,275.33 × 4,088.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445.93x = 42,013,666.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,013,666.55/7,445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.50

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