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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.92, 10,957.77 and 4,187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.92, 10,957.77 and 4,187.45 is: 6,282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.92 : 10,957.77 = 4,187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.92/10,957.77 = 4,187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.92x = 10,957.77 × 4,187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.92x = 45,885,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,885,059.20/7,303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.25

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