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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.56, 10,254.20 and 4,073.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.56, 10,254.20 and 4,073.50 is: 5,621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.56 : 10,254.20 = 4,073.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.56/10,254.20 = 4,073.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.56x = 10,254.20 × 4,073.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.56x = 41,770,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770,483.70/7,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.44

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