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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.97, 10,067.05 and 4,311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.97, 10,067.05 and 4,311.88 is: 5,950.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.97 : 10,067.05 = 4,311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.97/10,067.05 = 4,311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.97x = 10,067.05 × 4,311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.97x = 43,407,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,407,911.55/7,294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.39

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