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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.40, 10,127.67 and 4,195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.40, 10,127.67 and 4,195.75 is: 5,788.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.40 : 10,127.67 = 4,195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.40/10,127.67 = 4,195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.40x = 10,127.67 × 4,195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.40x = 42,493,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,493,171.40/7,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,788.16

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