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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.58, 10,069.38 and 4,311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.58, 10,069.38 and 4,311.27 is: 5,950.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.58 : 10,069.38 = 4,311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.58/10,069.38 = 4,311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.58x = 10,069.38 × 4,311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.58x = 43,411,815.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,411,815.91/7,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.43

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