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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.89, 10,076.52 and 4,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.89, 10,076.52 and 4,158.06 is: 5,738.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.89 : 10,076.52 = 4,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.89/10,076.52 = 4,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.89x = 10,076.52 × 4,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.89x = 41,898,774.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,898,774.75/7,301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.07

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