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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.87, 10,254.93 and 4,446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.87, 10,254.93 and 4,446.14 is: 6,135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.87 : 10,254.93 = 4,446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.87/10,254.93 = 4,446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.87x = 10,254.93 × 4,446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.87x = 45,594,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,594,786.52/7,430.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.86

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