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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.27, 10,253.45 and 4,597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.27, 10,253.45 and 4,597.56 is: 6,345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.27 : 10,253.45 = 4,597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.27/10,253.45 = 4,597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.27x = 10,253.45 × 4,597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.27x = 47,140,816.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,140,816.58/7,429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,345.28

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