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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305, 10,954.24 and 4,531.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305, 10,954.24 and 4,531.56 is: 6,795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305 : 10,954.24 = 4,531.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305/10,954.24 = 4,531.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305x = 10,954.24 × 4,531.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305x = 49,639,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,639,795.81/7,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.32

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