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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.66, 10,715.36 and 4,331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.66, 10,715.36 and 4,331.96 is: 6,490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.66 : 10,715.36 = 4,331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.66/10,715.36 = 4,331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.66x = 10,715.36 × 4,331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.66x = 46,418,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,418,548.52/7,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,490.60

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