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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.13, 10,252.98 and 4,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.13, 10,252.98 and 4,072.88 is: 5,620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.13 : 10,252.98 = 4,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.13/10,252.98 = 4,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.13x = 10,252.98 × 4,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.13x = 41,759,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,759,182.81/7,430.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.25

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