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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,300.69, 10,074.94 and 3,943.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,300.69, 10,074.94 and 3,943.50 is: 5,442.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,300.69 : 10,074.94 = 3,943.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,300.69/10,074.94 = 3,943.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,300.69x = 10,074.94 × 3,943.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,300.69x = 39,730,525.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,730,525.89/7,300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442.02

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