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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.55, 10,257.46 and 4,745.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.55, 10,257.46 and 4,745.29 is: 6,550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.55 : 10,257.46 = 4,745.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.55/10,257.46 = 4,745.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.55x = 10,257.46 × 4,745.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.55x = 48,674,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,674,622.36/7,430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.61

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