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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.68, 10,131.54 and 4,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.68, 10,131.54 and 4,359 is: 6,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.68 : 10,131.54 = 4,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.68/10,131.54 = 4,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.68x = 10,131.54 × 4,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.68x = 44,163,382.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,163,382.86/7,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.43

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