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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.29, 10,093.77 and 4,171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.29, 10,093.77 and 4,171.48 is: 5,755.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.29 : 10,093.77 = 4,171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.29/10,093.77 = 4,171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.29x = 10,093.77 × 4,171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.29x = 42,105,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,105,934.45/7,315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.88

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