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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.26, 10,091.52 and 4,169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.26, 10,091.52 and 4,169.04 is: 5,753.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.26 : 10,091.52 = 4,169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.26/10,091.52 = 4,169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.26x = 10,091.52 × 4,169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.26x = 42,071,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,071,950.54/7,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,753.62

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