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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.74, 10,082.31 and 4,162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.74, 10,082.31 and 4,162.94 is: 5,745.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.74 : 10,082.31 = 4,162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.74/10,082.31 = 4,162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.74x = 10,082.31 × 4,162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.74x = 41,972,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,972,051.59/7,305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,745.08

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