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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.93, 10,253.00 and 5,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.93, 10,253.00 and 5,041.23 is: 6,955.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.93 : 10,253.00 = 5,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.93/10,253.00 = 5,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.93x = 10,253.00 × 5,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.93x = 51,687,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,687,743.79/7,430.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.75

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