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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.80, 10,253.64 and 4,918.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.80, 10,253.64 and 4,918.18 is: 6,786.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.80 : 10,253.64 = 4,918.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.80/10,253.64 = 4,918.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.80x = 10,253.64 × 4,918.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.80x = 50,429,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,429,247.18/7,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,786.52

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