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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.48, 10,077.42 and 4,158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.48, 10,077.42 and 4,158.66 is: 5,738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.48 : 10,077.42 = 4,158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.48/10,077.42 = 4,158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.48x = 10,077.42 × 4,158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.48x = 41,908,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,908,563.46/7,302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.95

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