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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.29, 10,254.85 and 4,598.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.29, 10,254.85 and 4,598.57 is: 6,346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.29 : 10,254.85 = 4,598.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.29/10,254.85 = 4,598.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.29x = 10,254.85 × 4,598.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.29x = 47,157,622.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,157,622.57/7,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.68

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