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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.63, 10,090.18 and 4,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.63, 10,090.18 and 4,168 is: 5,750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.63 : 10,090.18 = 4,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.63/10,090.18 = 4,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.63x = 10,090.18 × 4,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.63x = 42,055,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,055,870.24/7,313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.34

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