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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,349.46, 10,141.73 and 4,163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,349.46, 10,141.73 and 4,163.08 is: 5,744.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,349.46 : 10,141.73 = 4,163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,349.46/10,141.73 = 4,163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,349.46x = 10,141.73 × 4,163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,349.46x = 42,220,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,220,761.80/7,349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.75

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