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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.31, 10,949.40 and 4,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.31, 10,949.40 and 4,175.84 is: 6,270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.31 : 10,949.40 = 4,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.31/10,949.40 = 4,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.31x = 10,949.40 × 4,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.31x = 45,722,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,722,887.75/7,292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.01

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