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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.63, 10,254.39 and 4,073.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.63, 10,254.39 and 4,073.77 is: 5,621.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.63 : 10,254.39 = 4,073.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.63/10,254.39 = 4,073.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.63x = 10,254.39 × 4,073.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.63x = 41,774,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,774,026.35/7,430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.87

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