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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.82, 10,254.65 and 4,446.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.82, 10,254.65 and 4,446.78 is: 6,136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.82 : 10,254.65 = 4,446.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.82/10,254.65 = 4,446.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.82x = 10,254.65 × 4,446.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.82x = 45,600,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,600,198.16/7,430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,136.63

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