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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.57, 10,263.96 and 4,883.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.57, 10,263.96 and 4,883.41 is: 6,746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.57 : 10,263.96 = 4,883.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.57/10,263.96 = 4,883.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.57x = 10,263.96 × 4,883.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.57x = 50,123,073.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,123,073.58/7,429.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.43

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