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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.41, 10,278.93 and 4,091.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.41, 10,278.93 and 4,091.37 is: 5,646.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.41 : 10,278.93 = 4,091.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.41/10,278.93 = 4,091.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.41x = 10,278.93 × 4,091.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.41x = 42,054,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,054,854.44/7,448.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.15

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