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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.02, 10,251.72 and 4,443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.02, 10,251.72 and 4,443.12 is: 6,131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.02 : 10,251.72 = 4,443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.02/10,251.72 = 4,443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.02x = 10,251.72 × 4,443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.02x = 45,549,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,549,622.17/7,429.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,131.31

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