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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,339.82, 10,126.49 and 4,152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,339.82, 10,126.49 and 4,152.74 is: 5,729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,339.82 : 10,126.49 = 4,152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,339.82/10,126.49 = 4,152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,339.82x = 10,126.49 × 4,152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,339.82x = 42,052,608.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,052,608.69/7,339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,729.38

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