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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.59, 10,118.85 and 4,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.59, 10,118.85 and 4,145.84 is: 5,721.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.59 : 10,118.85 = 4,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.59/10,118.85 = 4,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.59x = 10,118.85 × 4,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.59x = 41,951,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,951,082.49/7,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.18

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