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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.52, 10,090.50 and 4,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.52, 10,090.50 and 4,287.16 is: 5,915.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.52 : 10,090.50 = 4,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.52/10,090.50 = 4,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.52x = 10,090.50 × 4,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.52x = 43,259,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,259,587.98/7,312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,915.82

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