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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.43, 10,291.28 and 6,204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.43, 10,291.28 and 6,204.27 is: 8,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.43 : 10,291.28 = 6,204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.43/10,291.28 = 6,204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.43x = 10,291.28 × 6,204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.43x = 63,849,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,849,848.74/7,448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,572.26

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