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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,447.33, 10,277.85 and 4,305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,447.33, 10,277.85 and 4,305.34 is: 5,941.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,447.33 : 10,277.85 = 4,305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,447.33/10,277.85 = 4,305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,447.33x = 10,277.85 × 4,305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,447.33x = 44,249,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,249,638.72/7,447.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.68

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