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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.72, 10,127.21 and 4,151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.72, 10,127.21 and 4,151.78 is: 5,729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.72 : 10,127.21 = 4,151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.72/10,127.21 = 4,151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.72x = 10,127.21 × 4,151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.72x = 42,045,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,045,876.54/7,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,729.32

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