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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.70, 10,077.73 and 3,945.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.70, 10,077.73 and 3,945.51 is: 5,444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.70 : 10,077.73 = 3,945.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.70/10,077.73 = 3,945.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.70x = 10,077.73 × 3,945.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.70x = 39,761,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,761,784.49/7,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.81

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