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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.48, 10,252.22 and 4,243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.48, 10,252.22 and 4,243.14 is: 5,855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.48 : 10,252.22 = 4,243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.48/10,252.22 = 4,243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.48x = 10,252.22 × 4,243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.48x = 43,501,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,501,604.77/7,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.27

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