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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.61, 10,252.86 and 4,445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.61, 10,252.86 and 4,445.43 is: 6,134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.61 : 10,252.86 = 4,445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.61/10,252.86 = 4,445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.61x = 10,252.86 × 4,445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.61x = 45,578,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,578,371.43/7,429.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,134.70

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