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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.82, 10,870.28 and 4,127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.82, 10,870.28 and 4,127.32 is: 6,191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.82 : 10,870.28 = 4,127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.82/10,870.28 = 4,127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.82x = 10,870.28 × 4,127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.82x = 44,865,124.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,865,124.05/7,245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.86

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