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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.67, 10,254.26 and 4,073.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.67, 10,254.26 and 4,073.69 is: 5,621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.67 : 10,254.26 = 4,073.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.67/10,254.26 = 4,073.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.67x = 10,254.26 × 4,073.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.67x = 41,772,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,772,712.24/7,430.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.66

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