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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.92, 10,256.18 and 4,286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.92, 10,256.18 and 4,286.68 is: 5,916.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.92 : 10,256.18 = 4,286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.92/10,256.18 = 4,286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.92x = 10,256.18 × 4,286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.92x = 43,964,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,964,961.68/7,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.49

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