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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.02, 10,858.49 and 4,119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.02, 10,858.49 and 4,119.52 is: 6,180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.02 : 10,858.49 = 4,119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.02/10,858.49 = 4,119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.02x = 10,858.49 × 4,119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.02x = 44,731,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,731,766.72/7,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.11

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