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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.51, 10,254.17 and 4,073.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.51, 10,254.17 and 4,073.39 is: 5,621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.51 : 10,254.17 = 4,073.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.51/10,254.17 = 4,073.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.51x = 10,254.17 × 4,073.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.51x = 41,769,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,769,230.90/7,430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.32

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