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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.48, 10,086.90 and 4,326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.48, 10,086.90 and 4,326.66 is: 5,969.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.48 : 10,086.90 = 4,326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.48/10,086.90 = 4,326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.48x = 10,086.90 × 4,326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.48x = 43,642,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,642,586.75/7,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.05

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