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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,349.28, 10,141.98 and 4,205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,349.28, 10,141.98 and 4,205.46 is: 5,803.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,349.28 : 10,141.98 = 4,205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,349.28/10,141.98 = 4,205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,349.28x = 10,141.98 × 4,205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,349.28x = 42,651,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,651,691.21/7,349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,803.52

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