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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.57, 10,111.10 and 4,183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.57, 10,111.10 and 4,183.58 is: 5,774.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.57 : 10,111.10 = 4,183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.57/10,111.10 = 4,183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.57x = 10,111.10 × 4,183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.57x = 42,300,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,300,574.82/7,325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.37

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