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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.32, 10,253.64 and 4,286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.32, 10,253.64 and 4,286.32 is: 5,915.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.32 : 10,253.64 = 4,286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.32/10,253.64 = 4,286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.32x = 10,253.64 × 4,286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.32x = 43,950,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,950,382.20/7,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,915.01

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