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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.02, 10,253.10 and 4,444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.02, 10,253.10 and 4,444.12 is: 6,132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.02 : 10,253.10 = 4,444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.02/10,253.10 = 4,444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.02x = 10,253.10 × 4,444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.02x = 45,566,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,566,006.77/7,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.69

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