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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,431.44, 10,254.96 and 4,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,431.44, 10,254.96 and 4,073.60 is: 5,621.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,431.44 : 10,254.96 = 4,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,431.44/10,254.96 = 4,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,431.44x = 10,254.96 × 4,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,431.44x = 41,774,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,774,605.06/7,431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.33

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