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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.68, 10,254.41 and 4,073.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.68, 10,254.41 and 4,073.42 is: 5,621.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.68 : 10,254.41 = 4,073.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.68/10,254.41 = 4,073.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.68x = 10,254.41 × 4,073.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.68x = 41,770,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770,518.78/7,430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.36

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