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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.40, 11,150.28 and 4,316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.40, 11,150.28 and 4,316.58 is: 6,477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.40 : 11,150.28 = 4,316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.40/11,150.28 = 4,316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.40x = 11,150.28 × 4,316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.40x = 48,131,075.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,131,075.64/7,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,477.59

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