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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.32, 10,958.40 and 4,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.32, 10,958.40 and 4,181.84 is: 6,279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.32 : 10,958.40 = 4,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.32/10,958.40 = 4,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.32x = 10,958.40 × 4,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.32x = 45,826,275.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,826,275.46/7,298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,279.02

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