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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.04, 10,887.84 and 4,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.04, 10,887.84 and 4,146 is: 6,213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.04 : 10,887.84 = 4,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.04/10,887.84 = 4,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.04x = 10,887.84 × 4,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.04x = 45,140,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,140,984.64/7,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,213.45

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