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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.85, 10,279.58 and 4,091.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.85, 10,279.58 and 4,091.73 is: 5,646.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.85 : 10,279.58 = 4,091.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.85/10,279.58 = 4,091.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.85x = 10,279.58 × 4,091.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.85x = 42,061,245.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,061,245.41/7,448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.68

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