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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.46, 10,252.23 and 4,118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.46, 10,252.23 and 4,118.46 is: 5,682.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.46 : 10,252.23 = 4,118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.46/10,252.23 = 4,118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.46x = 10,252.23 × 4,118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.46x = 42,223,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,223,399.17/7,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.47

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