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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.84, 10,279.57 and 4,091.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.84, 10,279.57 and 4,091.72 is: 5,646.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.84 : 10,279.57 = 4,091.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.84/10,279.57 = 4,091.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.84x = 10,279.57 × 4,091.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.84x = 42,061,060.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,061,060.53/7,448.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.66

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