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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.40, 11,129.40 and 6,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.40, 11,129.40 and 6,458.40 is: 9,673.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.40 : 11,129.40 = 6,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.40/11,129.40 = 6,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.40x = 11,129.40 × 6,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.40x = 71,878,116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,878,116.96/7,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,673.52

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