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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.68, 10,069.94 and 4,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.68, 10,069.94 and 4,314.08 is: 5,951.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.68 : 10,069.94 = 4,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.68/10,069.94 = 4,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.68x = 10,069.94 × 4,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.68x = 43,442,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,442,526.76/7,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,951.29

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