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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.48, 10,253.60 and 4,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.48, 10,253.60 and 4,244.14 is: 5,856.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.48 : 10,253.60 = 4,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.48/10,253.60 = 4,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.48x = 10,253.60 × 4,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.48x = 43,517,713.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,517,713.90/7,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.65

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