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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,428.96, 10,253.34 and 4,404.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,428.96, 10,253.34 and 4,404.69 is: 6,079.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,428.96 : 10,253.34 = 4,404.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,428.96/10,253.34 = 4,404.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,428.96x = 10,253.34 × 4,404.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,428.96x = 45,162,784.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,162,784.16/7,428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.29

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