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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.68, 10,150.86 and 4,211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.68, 10,150.86 and 4,211.92 is: 5,812.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.68 : 10,150.86 = 4,211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.68/10,150.86 = 4,211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.68x = 10,150.86 × 4,211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.68x = 42,754,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,754,610.25/7,355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.46

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