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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.79, 10,091.03 and 4,328.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.79, 10,091.03 and 4,328.09 is: 5,972.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.79 : 10,091.03 = 4,328.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.79/10,091.03 = 4,328.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.79x = 10,091.03 × 4,328.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.79x = 43,674,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,674,889.62/7,312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,972.40

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