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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.37, 10,253.61 and 4,444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.37, 10,253.61 and 4,444.42 is: 6,133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.37 : 10,253.61 = 4,444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.37/10,253.61 = 4,444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.37x = 10,253.61 × 4,444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.37x = 45,571,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,571,349.36/7,430.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.12

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