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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.32, 10,932.50 and 4,371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.32, 10,932.50 and 4,371.44 is: 6,547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.32 : 10,932.50 = 4,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.32/10,932.50 = 4,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.32x = 10,932.50 × 4,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.32x = 47,790,767.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,790,767.80/7,299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.29

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