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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.59, 10,076.19 and 4,157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.59, 10,076.19 and 4,157.77 is: 5,737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.59 : 10,076.19 = 4,157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.59/10,076.19 = 4,157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.59x = 10,076.19 × 4,157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.59x = 41,894,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,894,480.50/7,301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,737.72

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