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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.44, 10,251.32 and 4,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.44, 10,251.32 and 4,241.28 is: 5,852.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.44 : 10,251.32 = 4,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.44/10,251.32 = 4,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.44x = 10,251.32 × 4,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.44x = 43,478,718.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,478,718.49/7,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.22

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