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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,141.03, 10,710.49 and 4,180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,141.03, 10,710.49 and 4,180.84 is: 6,270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,141.03 : 10,710.49 = 4,180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,141.03/10,710.49 = 4,180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,141.03x = 10,710.49 × 4,180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,141.03x = 44,778,845.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,778,845.01/7,141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.64

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