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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.97, 10,287.22 and 4,388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.97, 10,287.22 and 4,388.50 is: 6,055.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.97 : 10,287.22 = 4,388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.97/10,287.22 = 4,388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.97x = 10,287.22 × 4,388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.97x = 45,145,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,145,417.22/7,454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.75

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