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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.76, 10,230.80 and 7,243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.76, 10,230.80 and 7,243.52 is: 10,039.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.76 : 10,230.80 = 7,243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.76/10,230.80 = 7,243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.76x = 10,230.80 × 7,243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.76x = 74,107,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,107,004.42/7,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.21

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