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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.96, 10,102.32 and 4,525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.96, 10,102.32 and 4,525.92 is: 6,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.96 : 10,102.32 = 4,525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.96/10,102.32 = 4,525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.96x = 10,102.32 × 4,525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.96x = 45,722,292.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,722,292.13/7,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,245.40

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