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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.66, 10,090.84 and 4,327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.66, 10,090.84 and 4,327.98 is: 5,972.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.66 : 10,090.84 = 4,327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.66/10,090.84 = 4,327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.66x = 10,090.84 × 4,327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.66x = 43,672,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,672,953.70/7,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,972.24

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