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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.04, 10,080.36 and 4,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.04, 10,080.36 and 4,162 is: 5,743.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.04 : 10,080.36 = 4,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.04/10,080.36 = 4,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.04x = 10,080.36 × 4,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.04x = 41,954,458.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,954,458.32/7,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,743.22

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