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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.62, 10,278.33 and 4,464.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.62, 10,278.33 and 4,464.38 is: 6,160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.62 : 10,278.33 = 4,464.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.62/10,278.33 = 4,464.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.62x = 10,278.33 × 4,464.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.62x = 45,886,370.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,886,370.89/7,448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.39

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