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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.81, 10,069.02 and 4,312.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.81, 10,069.02 and 4,312.05 is: 5,950.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.81 : 10,069.02 = 4,312.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.81/10,069.02 = 4,312.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.81x = 10,069.02 × 4,312.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.81x = 43,418,117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,418,117.69/7,296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.29

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