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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.72, 10,962.36 and 4,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.72, 10,962.36 and 4,030.20 is: 6,034.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.72 : 10,962.36 = 4,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.72/10,962.36 = 4,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.72x = 10,962.36 × 4,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.72x = 44,180,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,180,503.27/7,320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.99

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