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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.34, 11,010.21 and 4,180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.34, 11,010.21 and 4,180.87 is: 6,268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.34 : 11,010.21 = 4,180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.34/11,010.21 = 4,180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.34x = 11,010.21 × 4,180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.34x = 46,032,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,032,256.68/7,343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,268.57

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