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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.62, 10,123.98 and 4,354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.62, 10,123.98 and 4,354.12 is: 6,007.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.62 : 10,123.98 = 4,354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.62/10,123.98 = 4,354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.62x = 10,123.98 × 4,354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.62x = 44,081,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,081,023.80/7,337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.54

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