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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.59, 10,089.72 and 4,167.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.59, 10,089.72 and 4,167.17 is: 5,750.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.59 : 10,089.72 = 4,167.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.59/10,089.72 = 4,167.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.59x = 10,089.72 × 4,167.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.59x = 42,045,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,045,528.04/7,311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.54

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