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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.96, 10,068.24 and 4,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.96, 10,068.24 and 4,110.24 is: 5,671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.96 : 10,068.24 = 4,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.96/10,068.24 = 4,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.96x = 10,068.24 × 4,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.96x = 41,382,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,382,882.78/7,296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,671.25

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