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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.72, 10,126.96 and 4,355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.72, 10,126.96 and 4,355.44 is: 6,007.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.72 : 10,126.96 = 4,355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.72/10,126.96 = 4,355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.72x = 10,126.96 × 4,355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.72x = 44,107,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,107,348.83/7,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.77

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