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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.26, 10,253.88 and 4,446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.26, 10,253.88 and 4,446.22 is: 6,135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.26 : 10,253.88 = 4,446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.26/10,253.88 = 4,446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.26x = 10,253.88 × 4,446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.26x = 45,590,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,590,984.10/7,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.85

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