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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.89, 10,132.31 and 4,155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.89, 10,132.31 and 4,155.19 is: 5,734.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.89 : 10,132.31 = 4,155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.89/10,132.31 = 4,155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.89x = 10,132.31 × 4,155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.89x = 42,101,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101,673.19/7,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.45

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