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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.41, 10,253.25 and 4,783.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.41, 10,253.25 and 4,783.14 is: 6,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.41 : 10,253.25 = 4,783.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.41/10,253.25 = 4,783.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.41x = 10,253.25 × 4,783.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.41x = 49,042,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,042,730.21/7,429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.16

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