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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.54, 10,254.33 and 4,073.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.54, 10,254.33 and 4,073.49 is: 5,621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.54 : 10,254.33 = 4,073.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.54/10,254.33 = 4,073.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.54x = 10,254.33 × 4,073.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.54x = 41,770,910.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770,910.71/7,430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.52

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