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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,431.05, 10,254.80 and 4,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,431.05, 10,254.80 and 4,074 is: 5,622.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,431.05 : 10,254.80 = 4,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,431.05/10,254.80 = 4,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,431.05x = 10,254.80 × 4,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,431.05x = 41,778,034.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,778,034.83/7,431.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.09

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