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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.76, 10,125.98 and 4,950.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.76, 10,125.98 and 4,950.84 is: 6,828.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.76 : 10,125.98 = 4,950.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.76/10,125.98 = 4,950.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.76x = 10,125.98 × 4,950.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.76x = 50,132,106.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,132,106.82/7,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.35

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