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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.89, 10,094.37 and 4,170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.89, 10,094.37 and 4,170.89 is: 5,755.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.89 : 10,094.37 = 4,170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.89/10,094.37 = 4,170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.89x = 10,094.37 × 4,170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.89x = 42,102,506.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102,506.89/7,314.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.73

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