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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.92, 10,071.84 and 4,314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.92, 10,071.84 and 4,314.72 is: 5,954.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.92 : 10,071.84 = 4,314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.92/10,071.84 = 4,314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.92x = 10,071.84 × 4,314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.92x = 43,457,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,457,169.48/7,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.73

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