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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.26, 10,108.72 and 4,181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.26, 10,108.72 and 4,181.38 is: 5,770.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.26 : 10,108.72 = 4,181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.26/10,108.72 = 4,181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.26x = 10,108.72 × 4,181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.26x = 42,268,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268,399.63/7,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.23

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