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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340, 10,126.74 and 4,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340, 10,126.74 and 4,356.80 is: 6,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340 : 10,126.74 = 4,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340/10,126.74 = 4,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340x = 10,126.74 × 4,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340x = 44,120,180.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,120,180.83/7,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.92

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