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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.89, 10,081.26 and 4,471.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.89, 10,081.26 and 4,471.27 is: 6,168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.89 : 10,081.26 = 4,471.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.89/10,081.26 = 4,471.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.89x = 10,081.26 × 4,471.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.89x = 45,076,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,076,010.20/7,306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.98

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