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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.34, 10,490.96 and 4,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.34, 10,490.96 and 4,229.30 is: 6,332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.34 : 10,490.96 = 4,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.34/10,490.96 = 4,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.34x = 10,490.96 × 4,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.34x = 44,369,417.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,369,417.13/7,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.75

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