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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.68, 10,081.84 and 4,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.68, 10,081.84 and 4,161.84 is: 5,743.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.68 : 10,081.84 = 4,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.68/10,081.84 = 4,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.68x = 10,081.84 × 4,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.68x = 41,959,004.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,959,004.99/7,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,743.34

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