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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.40, 10,109.08 and 4,492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.40, 10,109.08 and 4,492.76 is: 6,200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.40 : 10,109.08 = 4,492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.40/10,109.08 = 4,492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.40x = 10,109.08 × 4,492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.40x = 45,417,670.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,417,670.26/7,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.03

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