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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.21, 10,127.90 and 4,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.21, 10,127.90 and 4,357.04 is: 6,011.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.21 : 10,127.90 = 4,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.21/10,127.90 = 4,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.21x = 10,127.90 × 4,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.21x = 44,127,665.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,127,665.42/7,340.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.77

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