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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.23, 10,253.32 and 4,072.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.23, 10,253.32 and 4,072.98 is: 5,620.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.23 : 10,253.32 = 4,072.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.23/10,253.32 = 4,072.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.23x = 10,253.32 × 4,072.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.23x = 41,761,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,761,560.80/7,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.49

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