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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.05, 10,246.44 and 4,741.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.05, 10,246.44 and 4,741.09 is: 6,539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.05 : 10,246.44 = 4,741.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.05/10,246.44 = 4,741.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.05x = 10,246.44 × 4,741.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.05x = 48,579,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,579,294.22/7,429.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.10

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