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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.76, 10,254.56 and 4,446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.76, 10,254.56 and 4,446.72 is: 6,136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.76 : 10,254.56 = 4,446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.76/10,254.56 = 4,446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.76x = 10,254.56 × 4,446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.76x = 45,599,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,599,157.04/7,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,136.54

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