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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.61, 10,069.96 and 4,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.61, 10,069.96 and 4,110.40 is: 5,671.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.61 : 10,069.96 = 4,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.61/10,069.96 = 4,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.61x = 10,069.96 × 4,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.61x = 41,391,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,391,563.58/7,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,671.93

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