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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.87, 10,985.17 and 4,204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.87, 10,985.17 and 4,204.35 is: 6,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.87 : 10,985.17 = 4,204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.87/10,985.17 = 4,204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.87x = 10,985.17 × 4,204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.87x = 46,185,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,185,499.49/7,324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.30

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