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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.06, 10,086.52 and 4,165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.06, 10,086.52 and 4,165.26 is: 5,748.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.06 : 10,086.52 = 4,165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.06/10,086.52 = 4,165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.06x = 10,086.52 × 4,165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.06x = 42,012,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,012,978.30/7,309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,748.07

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