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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.43, 10,631.97 and 4,321.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.43, 10,631.97 and 4,321.67 is: 6,474.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.43 : 10,631.97 = 4,321.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.43/10,631.97 = 4,321.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.43x = 10,631.97 × 4,321.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.43x = 45,947,812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,947,812.63/7,096.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.78

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