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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.48, 10,084.61 and 4,163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.48, 10,084.61 and 4,163.44 is: 5,744.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.48 : 10,084.61 = 4,163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.48/10,084.61 = 4,163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.48x = 10,084.61 × 4,163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.48x = 41,986,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,986,668.66/7,309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.14

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