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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.97, 10,935.42 and 4,172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.97, 10,935.42 and 4,172.49 is: 6,248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.97 : 10,935.42 = 4,172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.97/10,935.42 = 4,172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.97x = 10,935.42 × 4,172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.97x = 45,627,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,627,930.60/7,301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,248.72

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