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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.23, 10,066.97 and 4,108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.23, 10,066.97 and 4,108.88 is: 5,669.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.23 : 10,066.97 = 4,108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.23/10,066.97 = 4,108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.23x = 10,066.97 × 4,108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.23x = 41,363,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,363,900.81/7,296.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.22

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