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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.23, 10,277.91 and 4,091.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.23, 10,277.91 and 4,091.05 is: 5,645.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.23 : 10,277.91 = 4,091.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.23/10,277.91 = 4,091.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.23x = 10,277.91 × 4,091.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.23x = 42,047,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047,443.71/7,448.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.29

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