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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.06, 10,253.79 and 4,286.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.06, 10,253.79 and 4,286.25 is: 5,915.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.06 : 10,253.79 = 4,286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.06/10,253.79 = 4,286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.06x = 10,253.79 × 4,286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.06x = 43,950,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,950,307.39/7,430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,915.20

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