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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.14, 10,090.98 and 4,169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.14, 10,090.98 and 4,169.34 is: 5,753.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.14 : 10,090.98 = 4,169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.14/10,090.98 = 4,169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.14x = 10,090.98 × 4,169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.14x = 42,072,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,072,726.55/7,312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,753.82

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