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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.59, 10,091.10 and 4,168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.59, 10,091.10 and 4,168.17 is: 5,751.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.59 : 10,091.10 = 4,168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.59/10,091.10 = 4,168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.59x = 10,091.10 × 4,168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.59x = 42,061,420.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,061,420.29/7,312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.92

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