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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.49, 10,983.20 and 4,368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.49, 10,983.20 and 4,368.06 is: 6,535.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.49 : 10,983.20 = 4,368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.49/10,983.20 = 4,368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.49x = 10,983.20 × 4,368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.49x = 47,975,254.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,975,254.75/7,340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.70

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