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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.34, 10,086.28 and 4,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.34, 10,086.28 and 4,122.46 is: 5,688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.34 : 10,086.28 = 4,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.34/10,086.28 = 4,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.34x = 10,086.28 × 4,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.34x = 41,580,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,580,285.85/7,309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.65

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