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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.41, 10,899.46 and 4,305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.41, 10,899.46 and 4,305.66 is: 6,454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.41 : 10,899.46 = 4,305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.41/10,899.46 = 4,305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.41x = 10,899.46 × 4,305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.41x = 46,929,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,929,333.45/7,270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,454.84

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