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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.81, 10,077.44 and 4,158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.81, 10,077.44 and 4,158.75 is: 5,738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.81 : 10,077.44 = 4,158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.81/10,077.44 = 4,158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.81x = 10,077.44 × 4,158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.81x = 41,909,532.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,909,532.81/7,302.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.82

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