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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.59, 10,066.55 and 4,311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.59, 10,066.55 and 4,311.90 is: 5,950.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.59 : 10,066.55 = 4,311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.59/10,066.55 = 4,311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.59x = 10,066.55 × 4,311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.59x = 43,405,935.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,405,935.39/7,294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.43

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