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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.80, 10,251.84 and 4,403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.80, 10,251.84 and 4,403.52 is: 6,076.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.80 : 10,251.84 = 4,403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.80/10,251.84 = 4,403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.80x = 10,251.84 × 4,403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.80x = 45,144,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,144,182.48/7,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,076.10

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