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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.72, 10,297.60 and 4,437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.72, 10,297.60 and 4,437.36 is: 6,122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.72 : 10,297.60 = 4,437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.72/10,297.60 = 4,437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.72x = 10,297.60 × 4,437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.72x = 45,694,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,694,158.34/7,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.99

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