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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.34, 10,082.48 and 4,161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.34, 10,082.48 and 4,161.92 is: 5,743.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.34 : 10,082.48 = 4,161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.34/10,082.48 = 4,161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.34x = 10,082.48 × 4,161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.34x = 41,962,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,962,403.94/7,306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,743.29

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