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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.76, 10,126.82 and 4,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.76, 10,126.82 and 4,354.08 is: 6,008.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.76 : 10,126.82 = 4,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.76/10,126.82 = 4,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.76x = 10,126.82 × 4,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.76x = 44,092,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,092,984.43/7,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.23

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