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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.91, 10,255.32 and 4,784.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.91, 10,255.32 and 4,784.64 is: 6,603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.91 : 10,255.32 = 4,784.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.91/10,255.32 = 4,784.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.91x = 10,255.32 × 4,784.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.91x = 49,068,014.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,068,014.28/7,430.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.23

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