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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.07, 10,111.79 and 4,184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.07, 10,111.79 and 4,184.08 is: 5,775.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.07 : 10,111.79 = 4,184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.07/10,111.79 = 4,184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.07x = 10,111.79 × 4,184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.07x = 42,308,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,308,517.38/7,326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,775.06

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