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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.29, 10,270.83 and 4,458.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.29, 10,270.83 and 4,458.25 is: 6,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.29 : 10,270.83 = 4,458.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.29/10,270.83 = 4,458.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.29x = 10,270.83 × 4,458.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.29x = 45,789,927.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,789,927.85/7,442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.67

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