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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.88, 10,253.61 and 4,446.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.88, 10,253.61 and 4,446.03 is: 6,134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.88 : 10,253.61 = 4,446.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.88/10,253.61 = 4,446.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.88x = 10,253.61 × 4,446.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.88x = 45,587,857.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,587,857.67/7,430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,134.92

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