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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.72, 10,409.52 and 4,399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.72, 10,409.52 and 4,399.04 is: 6,069.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.72 : 10,409.52 = 4,399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.72/10,409.52 = 4,399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.72x = 10,409.52 × 4,399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.72x = 45,791,894.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,791,894.86/7,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,069.40

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