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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.58, 10,109.46 and 4,182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.58, 10,109.46 and 4,182.06 is: 5,771.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.58 : 10,109.46 = 4,182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.58/10,109.46 = 4,182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.58x = 10,109.46 × 4,182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.58x = 42,278,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,278,368.29/7,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,771.33

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