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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.32, 10,253.96 and 4,446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.32, 10,253.96 and 4,446.28 is: 6,135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.32 : 10,253.96 = 4,446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.32/10,253.96 = 4,446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.32x = 10,253.96 × 4,446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.32x = 45,591,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,591,984.53/7,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.94

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