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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.62, 10,253.96 and 4,444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.62, 10,253.96 and 4,444.67 is: 6,133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.62 : 10,253.96 = 4,444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.62/10,253.96 = 4,444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.62x = 10,253.96 × 4,444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.62x = 45,575,446.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,575,446.17/7,430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.47

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