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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.04, 10,254.50 and 4,598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.04, 10,254.50 and 4,598.32 is: 6,346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.04 : 10,254.50 = 4,598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.04/10,254.50 = 4,598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.04x = 10,254.50 × 4,598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.04x = 47,153,460.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,153,460.28/7,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.33

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