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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,450.84, 10,277.60 and 4,423.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,450.84, 10,277.60 and 4,423.91 is: 6,102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,450.84 : 10,277.60 = 4,423.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,450.84/10,277.60 = 4,423.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,450.84x = 10,277.60 × 4,423.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,450.84x = 45,467,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,467,131.47/7,450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.28

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