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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.36, 10,253.66 and 4,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.36, 10,253.66 and 4,073.24 is: 5,620.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.36 : 10,253.66 = 4,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.36/10,253.66 = 4,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.36x = 10,253.66 × 4,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.36x = 41,765,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,765,618.06/7,430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.94

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