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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.72, 10,649.52 and 4,321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.72, 10,649.52 and 4,321.38 is: 6,493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.72 : 10,649.52 = 4,321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.72/10,649.52 = 4,321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.72x = 10,649.52 × 4,321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.72x = 46,020,622.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,020,622.74/7,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.92

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